eShram Card Pension Yojana 2024: The Central Government has introduced the E-Shram Pension Scheme aimed at fostering social and economic development for E-Shram Cardholders across India. This initiative provides unorganized sector workers with a pension upon reaching a specified age, ensuring their financial security and well-being.
Key Features of the eShram Card Pension Yojana 2024:
- Pension Benefits: Upon reaching the age of 60, E-Shram cardholders are eligible for a monthly pension of ₹3,000, equating to ₹36,000 annually.
- Contribution Requirement: The pension is contributory, requiring individuals to make monthly contributions based on their age until they reach 60.
- Registration: To benefit from this scheme, individuals must register under the PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana.
Scheme Details:
- Name: eShram Card Pension Yojana 2024
- Pension Amount: ₹3000 per month
- Location: India
- Year: 2024
- Category: Yojana
- Mode: Online
Benefits:
- Provides monthly pension benefits to labor cardholders, ensuring their social and economic upliftment.
- Guarantees an annual economic support of ₹36,000.
- Aims to secure livelihoods and improve the standard of living for workers in the unorganized sector.
- Ensures continuous development and a brighter future for beneficiaries.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a laborer in the unorganized sector.
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- Age should be between 18 and 40 years.
- Monthly income should be less than ₹15,000.
Integration with PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana (PMSYMY):
- The E-Shram Card is now linked with the PMSYMY, allowing cardholders to receive a monthly pension of ₹3000 after turning 60.
Required Documents:
- Aadhar card
- PAN card
- E-Shram card
- Bank Account Passbook
- Mobile number
- Email ID
- Passport-sized photograph
Application Process:
- Visit the official website.
- Navigate to the “Schemes” section and select “PM-SYM”.
- Click on “Login” and then on “Self Enrollment”.
- Enter your 10-digit mobile number and proceed with the OTP verification.
- Fill in the application form and upload the required documents.
- Submit the form to receive a receipt for your application.
Offline Application:
- Visit the nearest Lok Seva Kendra or CSC center.
- Inform the operator about your intention to apply for the E-Shram Card Pension Scheme.
- Submit the necessary documents to the designated officer.
- Pay the specified fee and receive a receipt for your application.
Additional Information:
For further details and to apply, you can visit the official website here.
This scheme is a significant step towards ensuring the economic security and social development of unorganized sector workers in India.