In a major relief to India’s unorganized workers, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has begun disbursing the ₹1000 installment for June 2025 under the E-Shram Yojana. This government-backed scheme is designed to support workers in the unorganized sector with financial aid, especially during economic hardships.
If you are a registered E-Shram Card holder, this is your time to check whether your latest installment has been credited. In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know about:
- What the E-Shram Yojana is
- Who is eligible
- How to check the ₹1000 payment status
- How to apply if you haven’t registered yet
- Common reasons for payment delays
🔍 What is the E-Shram Yojana?
The E-Shram Yojana was launched by the Government of India in 2021 with the aim of creating a national database for unorganized workers like laborers, street vendors, domestic helpers, construction workers, and others.
Key objectives:
- To register over 38 crore unorganized sector workers
- To provide a Universal Account Number (UAN) for each worker
- To offer financial benefits during emergencies or crises
- To help them access social security schemes like insurance, pensions, and subsidies
Under this scheme, eligible workers receive ₹1000 as direct bank transfer (DBT) in selected months as financial support.
💸 ₹1000 Installment for June 2025 Released
As per the latest update, the June 2025 installment of ₹1000 has been credited to the bank accounts of eligible E-Shram cardholders. This payment is part of the recurring financial support being extended to registered workers to help with inflation and rising living costs.
Key highlights:
- Payment Released: June 2025
- Amount: ₹1000
- Mode: Direct Bank Transfer (DBT)
- Beneficiaries: Eligible E-Shram cardholders across states
- Payment processing by: State Governments & Ministry of Labour
✅ Who Is Eligible for the ₹1000 E-Shram Payment?
Not every registered user may receive the payment. Eligibility is subject to verification and active status. Here are the common eligibility criteria:
- Must be registered on the E-Shram portal
- Age between 16–59 years
- Belonging to the unorganized sector (no formal employment or PF/ESIC benefits)
- Monthly income below the taxable limit
- Bank account linked with Aadhaar
- Updated e-KYC (Know Your Customer) details
Some state governments may add their own filters based on welfare distribution norms.
🧾 How to Check E-Shram ₹1000 Payment Status?
Follow these steps to check whether your ₹1000 installment has been credited:
Option 1: Through Bank Passbook or SMS
- Visit your bank or ATM and update your passbook
- Check SMS alerts from your bank for credit of ₹1000 from “Govt of India” or “PFMS”
Option 2: Through PFMS (Public Financial Management System)
- Visit https://pfms.nic.in (don’t worry – no need to click, just open in your browser)
- Go to “Know Your Payments”
- Enter your bank account number and captcha
- You will see the payment status and date of credit
Option 3: Through E-Shram Portal
- Visit the official E-Shram website
- Login using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number
- Check your profile dashboard for payment status and other updates
🧑🔧 How to Apply for E-Shram Card (If Not Registered Yet)
If you are an unorganized worker and haven’t applied yet, you can still register to receive future benefits:
Registration Steps:
- Visit the E-Shram official portal
- Click on “Register on E-Shram”
- Enter your Aadhaar number, linked mobile number, and OTP
- Fill in details like name, occupation, address, education, and skills
- Upload bank details and complete e-KYC
- Submit and download your E-Shram card with UAN
Alternatively, you can register via Common Service Centres (CSCs) available across India.
🧠 Why Some Beneficiaries Didn’t Receive the ₹1000 Payment
If you didn’t receive the payment, there might be several reasons:
- Incorrect bank account details
- Account not linked with Aadhaar
- Registration incomplete or not verified
- e-KYC not updated
- Ineligible occupation or income level
- Inactive E-Shram account
Make sure to update your information and verify with your local CSC center if you are facing payment issues.
📅 When Will the Next E-Shram Installment Be Released?
Although there is no fixed monthly cycle, most states follow a quarterly or bi-monthly payout schedule. Based on previous trends, the next payment is expected in August or September 2025, provided you remain eligible and active on the platform.
You may also be notified via:
- SMS from E-Shram portal
- Notifications through bank or PFMS
- Local government circulars or CSC updates
🛠️ Benefits of Holding an E-Shram Card
Besides the ₹1000 financial aid, cardholders may also receive other benefits under various schemes:
- PMSBY (Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana): ₹2 lakh accident insurance
- Free COVID relief and state-wise ex-gratia payments
- Pension under PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana (after 60 years)
- Access to government welfare schemes like food, housing, etc.
📢 Government’s Vision Behind E-Shram Scheme
The E-Shram scheme is part of the government’s broader vision to:
- Bring informal workers into the social security network
- Map skill sets for employment generation
- Target welfare schemes more accurately using the UAN-linked database
- Facilitate employment matching and livelihood support
By integrating workers into a national database, the government hopes to bridge the welfare gap and provide timely financial aid, especially during times of crisis like pandemics or natural disasters.
✅ Conclusion
The June 2025 installment of ₹1000 under the E-Shram Yojana is a welcome financial relief for millions of informal sector workers across India. With rising inflation and limited income sources, timely support like this goes a long way in ensuring basic financial stability.
If you’re a beneficiary, make sure to check your payment status and keep your information updated. And if you haven’t registered yet, now is the right time to do so and secure your access to future benefits under the E-Shram initiative.
