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Shaurya

Shaurya

Welder

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Shaurya is a skilled welder working on construction sites and small fabrication workshops across India. He relies on a mix of central welfare schemes for his family's security and national digital portals to keep his identity and bank accounts in order.

National — applies everywhere in India

Keeping the tools running and getting paid

Ensuring I am registered as a worker and have access to social security benefits linked to my employment.

e-Shram Portal

ई-श्रम पोर्टल

national · Ministry of Labour and Employment

Who qualifies
Unorganized sector workers aged 16-59.
What you get
Accidental insurance cover of ₹2 lakh and access to various social security schemes.
What it actually costs you
Free; requires Aadhaar, bank account, and mobile number.
Common gotcha
Many think this is a direct cash transfer scheme; it is primarily a database for government welfare targeting.

PM SVANidhi

पीएम स्वनिधि

national · Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Who qualifies
Street vendors and small fabrication shop owners.
What you get
Collateral-free working capital loan up to ₹50,000 in tranches.
What it actually costs you
Requires LOR (Letter of Recommendation) from local body; interest subsidy is provided.
Common gotcha
Repayment discipline is strictly monitored to unlock higher loan amounts.

National Career Service

राष्ट्रीय करियर सेवा

national · Ministry of Labour and Employment

Who qualifies
Job seekers looking for industrial or construction work.
What you get
Access to job listings and vocational training opportunities.
What it actually costs you
Free registration; requires Aadhaar verification.
Common gotcha
The portal is vast and can be overwhelming; filter by 'Welder' and your specific city.

Udyam Registration

उद्यम पंजीकरण

national · Ministry of MSME

Who qualifies
Small fabrication workshop owners.
What you get
Priority sector lending and government tender eligibility.
What it actually costs you
Free; self-declaration based on Aadhaar.
Common gotcha
Don't use private agents; the official portal is free and simple.

Skill India Digital

स्किल इंडिया डिजिटल

national · MSDE

Who qualifies
Workers seeking certification for welding skills.
What you get
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certification to increase daily wages.
What it actually costs you
Time spent on assessment; training is often subsidized.
Common gotcha
Ensure the training center is affiliated with NSDC.

EPFO through UMANG

ईपीएफओ उमंग

national · Employees' Provident Fund Organisation

Who qualifies
Formal sector employees contributing to PF.
What you get
Access to PF balance, withdrawal, and UAN management.
What it actually costs you
Requires UAN activation and linked mobile number.
Common gotcha
KYC must be updated and linked to Aadhaar to withdraw funds.

When someone in the family gets sick

Protecting my family from the high costs of private medical treatment.

Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY

आयुष्मान भारत प्रधानमंत्री जन आरोग्य योजना

national · National Health Authority

Who qualifies
Low-income families identified in SECC data.
What you get
₹5 lakh health cover per family per year for secondary/tertiary care.
What it actually costs you
Free; requires Ayushman card.
Common gotcha
Check if the hospital is 'empanelled' before getting admitted.

ESIC Medical Benefits

ईएसआईसी

national · Employees' State Insurance Corporation

Who qualifies
Insured workers in covered establishments.
What you get
Full medical care for self and family at ESI hospitals/dispensaries.
What it actually costs you
Monthly contribution deducted from salary.
Common gotcha
You must carry your E-Pehchan card to the dispensary.

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

प्रधानमंत्री भारतीय जनऔषधि परियोजना

national · Department of Pharmaceuticals

Who qualifies
General public.
What you get
Quality generic medicines at 50-90% lower prices.
What it actually costs you
Out-of-pocket payment at store.
Common gotcha
Not all branded medicines have generic equivalents available immediately.

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

प्रधानमंत्री मातृ वंदना योजना

national · Ministry of Women and Child Development

Who qualifies
Pregnant and lactating women.
What you get
Cash incentive of ₹5,000 for the first child.
What it actually costs you
Requires registration at Anganwadi center.
Common gotcha
Must be applied for during pregnancy, not after birth.

Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram

राष्ट्रीय बाल स्वास्थ्य कार्यक्रम

national · Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Who qualifies
Children aged 0-18 years.
What you get
Free screening and treatment for 4Ds (Defects, Deficiencies, Diseases, Developmental delays).
What it actually costs you
Free at government schools and Anganwadis.
Common gotcha
Often delivered through school health camps.

National Mobile Medical Units

मोबाइल मेडिकल यूनिट

national · National Health Mission

Who qualifies
People in remote or underserved areas.
What you get
Basic diagnostic and treatment services at your doorstep.
What it actually costs you
Free.
Common gotcha
Services are scheduled; check with local ASHA worker for the van's route.

Feeding the family and home life

Managing monthly household expenses and ensuring basic food security.

One Nation One Ration Card (NFSA)

वन नेशन वन राशन कार्ड

national · Department of Food and Public Distribution

Who qualifies
Priority household cardholders.
What you get
Subsidized food grains (wheat/rice) at any fair price shop in India.
What it actually costs you
Requires Aadhaar-seeded ration card.
Common gotcha
Biometric authentication at the shop is mandatory.

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

प्रधानमंत्री उज्ज्वला योजना

national · Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Who qualifies
Women from BPL/poor households without LPG connection.
What you get
Free LPG connection and subsidy on refills.
What it actually costs you
Requires KYC and bank account.
Common gotcha
The subsidy is credited directly to the bank account.

PMAY-Urban

प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना

national · Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Who qualifies
Urban poor/EWS/LIG families.
What you get
Subsidy for house construction or interest subvention on home loans.
What it actually costs you
Requires land ownership proof.
Common gotcha
High demand; keep track of your application status online.

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

सुकन्या समृद्धि योजना

national · Department of Posts / Banks

Who qualifies
Parents of girl child under 10.
What you get
High-interest savings account for daughter's education/marriage.
What it actually costs you
Minimum ₹250 deposit.
Common gotcha
Lock-in period is until the girl turns 18.

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana

प्रधानमंत्री सुरक्षा बीमा योजना

national · Department of Financial Services

Who qualifies
Bank account holders aged 18-70.
What you get
Accidental death/disability cover of ₹2 lakh.
What it actually costs you
₹20 premium per year (auto-debit).
Common gotcha
Must renew every year if not set to auto-debit.

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana

प्रधानमंत्री जीवन ज्योति बीमा योजना

national · Department of Financial Services

Who qualifies
Bank account holders aged 18-50.
What you get
Life insurance cover of ₹2 lakh.
What it actually costs you
₹436 premium per year.
Common gotcha
Only covers death; not a savings plan.

My papers and bank accounts

Maintaining my digital identity for all government transactions.

Aadhaar

आधार

national · UIDAI

Who qualifies
All Indian residents.
What you get
Universal digital identity.
What it actually costs you
Free for initial enrollment; nominal fee for updates.
Common gotcha
Keep mobile number updated to receive OTPs for all services.

PAN Card

पैन कार्ड

national · Income Tax Department

Who qualifies
All citizens earning income.
What you get
Tax identity and essential for bank transactions.
What it actually costs you
Small processing fee.
Common gotcha
Link PAN with Aadhaar to avoid penalty.

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

प्रधानमंत्री जन धन योजना

national · Department of Financial Services

Who qualifies
Unbanked individuals.
What you get
Zero-balance savings account with RuPay debit card and overdraft facility.
What it actually costs you
Free; requires KYC.
Common gotcha
Keep the account active with occasional transactions.

DigiLocker

डिजीलॉकर

national · MeitY

Who qualifies
All citizens.
What you get
Digital storage for Aadhaar, PAN, and educational certificates.
What it actually costs you
Free.
Common gotcha
Documents in DigiLocker are legally equivalent to originals.

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)

इंडिया पोस्ट पेमेंट्स बैंक

national · Department of Posts

Who qualifies
General public.
What you get
Banking services at your doorstep via postman.
What it actually costs you
Minimal service charges.
Common gotcha
Very useful for rural/semi-urban areas where bank branches are far.

e-Pay Tax

ई-पे टैक्स

national · Income Tax Department

Who qualifies
Taxpayers.
What you get
Online platform to pay taxes.
What it actually costs you
Bank transaction charges.
Common gotcha
Ensure you select the correct assessment year.