Indian government is running a large number of Employment Schemes for Unorganised Workers, check top 7 welfare schemes here. The list of seven most opted employment schemes by workers in the unorganized sector includes MGNREGA, DDU-GKY, PMKVY, PM Svanidhi, PMEGP, among others. These schemes are currently running in the PM Narendra Modi led central government of India who has already served for a duration of over 10 years.
As unorganized sector workers of India are its most valuable resource, our billion-strong nation needs to nurture and care them so that they can achieve a better quality of life. Unorganised sector workers can apply online for e-shram card in order to avail benefits of employment meant for them. Check the list of top 7 employment schemes for unorganised workers in India from 2014-15 to 2024-25.
List of Employment Schemes for Unorganised Workers
Here is the complete list of top 7 employment schemes for unorganised sector workers which can be availed by using e shram card:-
1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
MGNREGA Eligibility
Should be an Indian Citizen
Any person who is above the age of 18 and resides in rural areas is entitled to apply for work under MGNREGA Scheme.
MGNREGA Benefits
Any applicant is entitled to work within 15 days, for as many as he/she has applied, subject to a limit of 100 days per household per year.
Wage rate (220) has been increased and to be incorporated.
2. Deen Dayal Upadhyay – Gramin Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
DDU-GKY Eligibility
Should be an Indian Citizen
Between the ages of 15 and 35 years, are eligible for the training programs.
For women and other vulnerable groups like persons with disabilities, the upper age limit is relaxed to 45 years
DDU-GKY Benefits
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) aims to skill rural youth who are poor and provide them with jobs having regular monthly wages or above the minimum wages.
3. PM Garib Kalyan Rozgar Yojana (PMGKRY)
GKRY Eligibility
Should be an Indian Citizen
People working in 25 types of working areas were identified such as, PM Kusum Works, cattle sheds, poultry shed, goat sheds, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee RURBAN mission, workers in national highways, in construction of wells etc. are eligible.
GKRY Benefits
The scheme will give employment for one hundred and twenty-five days.
4. Deen Dayal Updhyaya Antyodaya Yojana (DAY)
DAY Eligibility
Any Indian citizen intending to get trained on skills
DAY Benefits
The scheme aims to enhance skills and self-business by financing and supporting the poor.
5. PM Street Vendor Atmanirbhar Nidhi Yojana (PM Svanidhi)
PM SVANidhi Eligibility
Should be an Indian Citizen
Street vendors in possession of Certificate of Vending / Identity Card issued by Urban Local Bodies (ULBs);
The vendors, who have been identified in the survey but have not been issued Certificate of Vending / Identity Card
PM SVANidhi Benefits
To facilitate working capital loan up to 10,000.
To incentivize regular repayment.
To reward digital transactions.
6. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
PMKVY Eligibility
Should be an Indian Citizen
12th class dropouts or 10th pass students can enroll in PMKVY to develop their skill set
Applicable for any candidate of Indian nationality who is of age between 18-45 years
PMKVY Benefits
Create an ecosystem for the youth to make informed choices on the available skilling avenues.
Provide support to youth for skill training and certification.
Promote sustainable Skill Centres for greater participation of private sector.
Benefit 8 lakh youth over the scheme period (2020-21).
7. Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
PMEGP Eligibility
Should be an Indian Citizen
Any individual, above 18 years of age.
At least VIII standard pass for projects costing above Rs.10 lakh in the manufacturing sector and above Rs. 5 lakh in the business / service sector
PMEGP Benefits
Scheme for providing financial assistance to set up new enterprises
