Labour Card: Apply Online, Check Status & Benefits for workers in India

Types of Labour Card:

The state government typically issues two types of labour cards, namely:

• Building and other Construction Workers Card
• Social Security Card

Building and other Construction Workers Card: A Building and other Construction Workers Card (BOCW) is available to those who work under the supervision of a licenced contractor. It is issued for workers involved in construction-related activities such as plumbing, electrical work, painting, carpentry, masonry, etc. These cardholders are eligible for nearly all of the scheme's benefits including health care, accident insurance, pension.

Social Security Card: A Social Security Card (Unorganised Workers Card) is issued to workers involved in non-building work, agriculture, farming, and other informal occupations. These beneficiaries are entitled to Health Insurance Benefits and scholarship benefits for children.

State Wise Official Websites of Labour Departments:

Given below is a list of state government labour departments:

Eligibility Criteria to Apply for a Labour Card:

To apply for a labour card, you must fulfil the following eligibility conditions:

1. You should be aged between 18 years and 40 years.
2. You should be an unorganised worker.
3. You must be a citizen of India.
4. You should not be employed in the organised sector or a member of EPF/NPS/ESIC.
5. Your monthly salary should not exceed Rs.15,000.
6. You must not be an income taxpayer.
7. You must be a resident of the state in which you are applying.

Documents Required to Apply for a Labour Card:

You need the following documents to apply for a labour card online:

1. Aadhaar card
2. Ration card (optional)
3. Bank account number
4. Email ID
5. Aadhaar card number of family members
6. Mobile number
7. Passport size photographs

How to Apply/Register for a Labour Card (online)?

Here are the steps to apply for a labour card online:

• Visit the official website of your state’s labour department.
• Look for the ‘New Labour Card Registration’.
• Now, from the drop-down menu, choose your District.
• Provide your details such as your first name, last name, email address, and mobile number.
• Enter your Aadhaar card number.
• Verify your mobile number and email address.
• Click on the ‘Submit’ button.

How to Download Labour Card?

To download the labour card online, follow the steps given below:

• Visit the official website of the labour department of your state.
• Select the “Download Labour Card” option.
• Enter your Aadhaar number/mobile number and registration ID.
• Next, verify the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
• Once the verification process is done, download the labour card.

Benefits of Labour Card:

A labour card comes with the following benefits:

1. Free education and life insurance benefits.
2. Cardholders can avail of free health insurance under PM Aysuhman Bharat Yojana, Biju Swathya Kalyan Yojana, etc.
3. Assistance is provided to women during pregnancy and childbirth.
4. Assistance is provided in the case of death or injury due to an accident.
5. Scholarships for children's education.
6. Financial assistance for the purchase of shovels and other types of equipments.
7. Home loans can be availed.
8. Assistance for skill development.
9. Financial assistance for the marriage of the cardholder’s daughter.

1. Legal protection against exploitation and unjust labour practices.

1. Eligibility to receive low-cost food grains under state-run programmes.

1. Accident and disability coverage for injuries sustained on the job.

1. Pension benefits upon retirement.

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