Many types of schemes are started for the laborers working in the unorganized sector, one of those schemes is also E-Shram Card Pension Scheme. Under this scheme, workers are provided a monthly pension of ₹ 3000 after the age of 60 years. So that they can live their life comfortably in old age without doing any work. Although ₹ 3000 is not much every month, but this help by the government is very big for them.
E-Shram Card Pension Scheme
There are lakhs and crores of laborers in our country who are working in the unorganized sector. The e-Shram Card Pension Scheme was started by the government for these laborers. If you also have a labor card and you are also a laborer, then you can take advantage of the e-Shram Card Pension Scheme, under this scheme you will be provided a pension of ₹ 3000 every month. The pension provided under this scheme is provided after the worker attains the age of 60 years.
To get this pension, the worker has to register under the Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana and avail the benefits of this scheme. Apart from this, if you want to get a pension of ₹ 3000 after the age of 60, then you will have to pay some premium every month from now on. Under the e-Shram Card Pension Scheme, you can pay a premium of ₹ 55 to ₹ 200.
e-Shram Card Details
| Scheme name | e-Shram Card |
| Launched by | Ministry of Labor and Employment |
| Start date | August 2021 |
| Beneficiaries | Unorganised sector workers |
| Pension benefits | Rs.3,000 per month |
| Insurance benefits | Death insurance of Rs.2 lakh Rs.1 lakh for partial handicap |
| Age limits | 16-59 years |
| Official website | https://eshram.gov.in/ |
| Helpline number | 14434 |
Main objective of E-Shram Card Pension Scheme
The main objective of starting the e-Shram Card Pension Scheme run by the Central Government is to provide financial help to the laborers of the working class after they reach the destitute age so that they can live their life well. Actually, the laborers working in the unorganized sector have to face many problems after reaching the destitute age.
In such a situation, so that they do not have to face these problems, the e-Shram Card Pension Scheme has been started. Under this scheme, after the age of 60 years, they are provided a pension of ₹ 3000 every month. On the other hand, if you want to take advantage of this scheme after the age of 60, then you will have to pay the premium (contribution) under this scheme from now on. Under this scheme, you can pay a premium of ₹ 55 to ₹ 200.
Eligibility for E-Shram Card Pension Scheme
- The benefit of e-Shram Card Pension Scheme is provided only to the native residents of India.
- The benefit of e-Shram Card Pension Scheme will be provided to the laborers working in the unorganized sector.
- To avail the benefits of this scheme, the monthly income of the worker should be less than ₹15000.
- To avail the benefit of this scheme, the minimum age of the worker should be more than 18 years.
- To avail the benefits of this scheme, the maximum age of the worker should be 40 years.
Documents required for E-Shram Card Pension Scheme
- Aadhar card
- PAN card
- E-Shram Card
- Bank account statement
- mobile number
- Passport size photograph
How to apply for E-Shram Card Pension Scheme?
- To apply online for e-Shram Card Pension Scheme, first go to the official website of the Ministry of Labor and Employment.
- After this click on the link “Register on maandhan.in” .
- After this click on the option “Click here to apply now” .
- After this click on the option of “Self Registration” .
- After this , the “Application Form” of e-Shram Card Pension Scheme will open in front of your mobile screen .
- This application form has to be filled after reading it carefully.
- After this upload the photos of all the required documents.
- Finally, you have to complete the process by clicking on the submit option.
FAQs
Who can apply for e-Shram card?
Any person working in an unorganised sector (unorganised worker) aged between 16-59 years can apply for an e-Shram card. However, such a worker must have a valid mobile number linked with an Aadhaar card.
How to check e-Shram card balance?
- Visit the e-Shram portal.
- Click on the ‘Already Registered’ option under the ‘Register Yourself’ tab.
- The e-Shram card balance payment status check page will open.
- Login by entering the username and password.
- Choose ‘Check Payment Status’ or ‘Know Your Payment Option’ from the drop-down list.
- Enter Aadhaar card information or UAN number and click on the ‘Submit’ button.