Labour Card 2026 scheme

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):
  1. ​Visit the official website of your state’s Department of Labor.
  2. ​Look for ‘New Labor Card Registration’.
  3. ​Select your district from the drop-down menu.
  4. ​Provide personal information (name, email, mobile number).
  5. ​Enter your Aadhaar card number.
  6. ​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.