Labour Card 2026″ scheme
Key aspects of the Labour Card scheme include:
- Purpose: To provide financial assistance and other benefits to unorganised sector workers.
- Benefits:
- Up to ₹2000 per month directly to the bank account (in some situations).
- Government support for children’s education.
- Financial assistance for medical needs.
- An allowance of ₹500-870 per month after the age of 60.
- Compensation of ₹30,000 to ₹1 lakh for the family in case of the worker’s death before 60.
- Access to welfare schemes like health insurance and pension.
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Age between 18 and 40 years.
- Must be an unorganised worker.
- Citizen of India.
- Not working in the organised sector or be a member of EPF/NPS/ESIC.
- Monthly salary not exceeding ₹15,000.
- Not necessarily an income taxpayer.
- Resident of the state in which applying.
- Documents Required for Online Application:
- Aadhaar Card
- Ration card (optional)
- Bank account number
- Email ID
- Aadhaar card number of family members
- Mobile number
- Passport size photograph
- Application Process (Online):
- Visit the official website of your state’s Department of Labor.
- Look for ‘New Labor Card Registration’.
- Select your district from the drop-down menu.
- Provide personal information (name, email, mobile number).
- Enter your Aadhaar card number.
- Verify your mobile number and email address.
- Cost of Application: ₹50 if applied from home, an additional ₹20 if applied at a state’s Information Mitra Center.
The Labour Card is described as a crucial document for empowering unorganised workers, providing them with financial security and access to various government welfare programs.
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