e-Shram Card in Maharashtra
For unorganised workers
A free card for daily-wage and unorganised workers to access welfare schemes.
Works the same across all of Maharashtra — including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Solapur, Kolhapur and every other district.
When do you need this?
- For unorganised workers
- To access worker welfare schemes
What to keep ready
Pick just one paper from each box.
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- Voter ID
- Passport
How to apply for e-Shram Card in Maharashtra online
Step by step.
- Open e-Shram. Go to eshram.gov.in and click "Register on e-Shram". This card is for unorganised workers (daily-wage, farm, domestic, construction, etc.).
- Confirm with OTP. Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile and the secret number (OTP) plus the small puzzle (captcha).
- Fill your details. Your name and details come from Aadhaar; add your address, the kind of work you do, your education and a nominee.
- Add bank details. Enter your bank account so any benefits can reach you.
- Submit — the card is instant. An e-Shram card with a UAN number is made right away.
- Download the card. Save your e-Shram card.This is only for unorganised workers — not for income-tax payers or EPFO/ESIC members.
Good to know
Self-register with an Aadhaar-linked mobile; keep your bank account handy.
Common questions
How do I apply for e-Shram Card online?
You do it online on the official government website (eshram.gov.in). Follow the 6 simple steps on this page — each step tells you exactly what to click.
Can I apply for e-Shram Card from Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur or other cities in Maharashtra?
Yes. e-Shram Card is done online on the same official Maharashtra portal, so the steps are identical wherever you live — Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Solapur, Kolhapur, Amravati and Navi Mumbai, and every other city and district in Maharashtra. Just follow the guide on this page.
How much does e-Shram Card cost?
Free Sahaay itself is completely free and never charges you.
How long does e-Shram Card take?
Instant
What documents are needed for e-Shram Card?
Keep ready: Who you are. Any one document per group is enough.
What is the official website for e-Shram Card?
The official government website is eshram.gov.in. Sahaay links you straight to it — always check the address is the correct .gov.in site, and never share your OTP or password.