e-Shram

What you get

An e-Shram card with a 12-digit number that links unorganised workers to welfare schemes.

Who can apply

Unorganised workers aged 16 to 59: labourers, domestic workers, gig and platform workers and more.

Checked against the official site on 7 Nov 2026. Rules change: always confirm on the official site. Applying is free or costs only the official fee.