The Labour Card is not just an identity document. It is recognition. It proves that unorganised workers matter, their labour matters, and their families deserve security. Through this card, workers gain access to welfare schemes created to protect their health, income, education, and future.

BJMC stands firmly with every worker in the unorganised sector. Our mission is simple. Ensure that no eligible worker is left out of the system.

What Is a Labour Card?

A Labour Card is a government-issued identity card for workers in India’s unorganised sector. It connects workers to welfare schemes run by the Ministry of Labour and Employment and State Labour Welfare Boards.

Registration is voluntary, but skipping it is a mistake. Without a Labour Card, workers lose access to benefits that are legally meant for them.

Why the Labour Card Matters

This single card unlocks multiple protections and benefits:

• Healthcare and medical assistance

• Accident and disability insurance

• Pension schemes for old age

• Maternity benefits for women workers

• Educational scholarships for children

• Housing and tool purchase assistance

• Skill development and training programs

It gives workers legal recognition and protection against exploitation.

Types of Labour Cards

1. Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Card

For workers involved in construction activities such as masonry, carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical work, and related trades.

Key benefits include:

• Accident and health insurance

• Pension schemes

• Maternity assistance

• Education support for children

Issued under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996.

2. Social Security Card for Unorganised Workers

For workers outside the construction sector, including:

• Agricultural labourers

• Domestic workers

• Street vendors

• Fishermen

• Tailors

• Daily wage and informal workers

This card enables access to schemes like health insurance, pension programs, and education support under the Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008.

Who Should Apply?

The Labour Card is meant for:

• Construction workers

• Migrant labourers

• Street vendors

• Rickshaw pullers

• Agricultural workers

• Domestic workers

• Daily wage earners

• Small-scale and informal industry workers

If your work is informal, this card is for you.

Eligibility Criteria

You must meet these basic conditions:

• Age between 18 and 40 years

• Indian citizen

• Working in the unorganised sector

• Not covered under EPF, ESIC, or NPS

• Monthly income not exceeding ₹15,000

• Not an income tax payer

• Resident of the state where you apply

Eligibility may vary slightly by state or scheme.

Documents Required

Keep these ready before applying:

• Aadhaar card

• Bank account details

• Mobile number and email ID

• Passport-size photographs

• Aadhaar details of family members

• Ration card (if available)

Incomplete documents delay approval. Accuracy matters.

How to Apply for a Labour Card

The process is simple and mostly online.

1. Visit your state Labour Department website

2. Select “New Labour Card Registration”

3. Choose your district

4. Enter personal and contact details

5. Provide Aadhaar number

6. Verify OTP sent to mobile and email

7. Submit the application

Some states also offer offline registration through local labour offices.

How to Check Labour Card Status

To track your application:

1. Visit your state labour department website

2. Click on “Check Labour Card Status”

3. Enter registration number, Aadhaar, or mobile number

4. Submit to view the status

Many states also send updates via SMS.

Labour Card Download

Once approved, a digital copy can be downloaded in most states.

Steps usually include:

• Visit the state labour portal

• Select “Download” or “Print Labour Card”

• Enter registration details

• Verify OTP

• Download and save the PDF

If online download is unavailable, collect the physical card from the labour office.

Labour Card Renewal

Labour Cards are valid for a limited period, usually 1 to 5 years. Renewal is mandatory to continue benefits.

Renew before expiry. Delays can suspend welfare benefits. Renewal procedures vary by state, so always check official guidelines.

Labour Card Scholarship

Education should not stop because of poverty. Labour Card scholarships support children of registered workers.

Scholarship Benefits

• Annual assistance ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹25,000

• Support for school, college, and technical education

Eligibility

• Child of a registered Labour Card holder

• Enrolled in a recognised institution

• Meets attendance and academic requirements

• Family income within prescribed limits

Documents Needed

• Valid Labour Card

• Student Aadhaar

• Bonafide certificate

• Bank details

• Academic records

Scholarship rules and amounts differ by state.

Final Word from BJMC

The Labour Card is power in the hands of workers. It transforms invisible labour into recognised service. It protects families, secures futures, and restores dignity.

If you are eligible, apply now.
If you are registered, renew on time.
If you need guidance, BJMC stands with you.

Strong workers build a strong nation.