Government schemes

Central and state schemes explained in plain language, each with a link to the official source.

4 schemes

Work & livelihoodCentral

A national worker ID (UAN) that links unorganised workers to social security schemes

For: Unorganised workers aged 16 to 59

See eligibility and documents

Work & livelihoodCentralStatus changed: check

Up to 125 days of guaranteed paid unskilled work a year for each rural household

For: Adult members of rural households willing to do unskilled manual work

See eligibility and documents

Work & livelihoodState Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Boards

Access to board benefits such as children’s education aid, maternity and medical help, and pension (they differ by state)

For: Building and construction workers aged 18 to 60

See eligibility and documents

Work & livelihoodCentral

A zero-balance bank account with a RuPay card and accident insurance cover

For: Anyone without a bank account

See eligibility and documents