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News India Live, Digital Desk: Social Security Scheme: Big and important news is coming for e-Shram card holders! If you are a laborer in an unorganized sector and have made your e-shram card, then this information is very important for you. The government is continuously trying to improve the lives of unorganized workers and in this context, many big benefits are being given under the e-Shram Card.
Let us tell you that the main objective of the e-Shram Card Scheme is to connect crores of unorganized laborers of the country with a national database, so that they can get direct benefits of various government schemes. This card has many big benefits, such as:
- social Security: E-Shram card holders are given free accident insurance of Rs 2 lakh. If a worker dies in an accident, his family gets an assistance of Rs 2 lakh and if the worker becomes completely disabled, his family gets an assistance of Rs 1 lakh.
- Benefits of government schemes: Through this card, one can easily avail the benefits of other schemes run by the government (like Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, etc.).
- Employment Opportunities: This database also helps workers to find employment opportunities according to their skills.
- disaster relief: E-Shram Card is also helpful in providing direct assistance or other benefits from the government during any natural disaster or economic crisis. Many states have also previously provided direct cash assistance (such as installments of Rs 500 to Rs 1,000) to cardholders in crises like Covid, although there is no widespread government announcement of a monthly payment of Rs 5,000 and it is not part of the regular benefits under the scheme. This is a huge amount which can be spent only during a special scheme or during a crisis.
Who can apply?
The eligibility to apply for e-Shram Card is as follows:
- The age of the person applying should be between 16 to 59 years.
- The person must be an unorganized sector worker, such as a street vendor, construction worker, domestic worker, agricultural labourer, rickshaw puller, sanitation worker, beauty parlor worker, or small farmer.
- The person should not be an income tax payer.
- He should not be a member of EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund) or ESIC (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation).
how to apply?
Applying for e-Shram Card is very easy and you can do it online sitting at home.
- official website: First of all go to the official website of e-Shram portal (eshram.gov.in).
- registration: On the homepage you will see the option of “Register on e-Shram”, click on it.
- Fill in the information: Proceed by entering your Aadhaar number, mobile number (which is linked to Aadhaar), and captcha code.
- OTP Verification: An OTP will come on your registered mobile number, enter it and verify.
- Fill the form: Now your Aadhaar details will be visible. Fill the remaining information like your profession, address, bank account details and educational qualification.
- document: In some cases, you may have to upload documents like your Aadhaar card, bank passbook and mobile number (linked to Aadhaar).
- Final Submit: After checking all the information, submit the form. Your e-shram card will be generated, which you can download.
You can also get e-shram card made by visiting any CSC (Common Service Centre). This scheme is empowering crores of workers and has become an important means of connecting them with the mainstream. If you haven’t applied yet, don’t miss this golden opportunity
