e-SHRAM card is a government scheme that gives insurance benefits to families Below The Poverty line.
Shram in Hindi literally means hard work.Thus, anyone who falls under the poverty line and is working in the informal or unorganised sector between the age of 16-59 years can apply for this scheme.

Example:
Anyone from a watchman to a domestic worker, coolie, auto driver or construction worker can apply.
Once registered for this scheme you get social security and welfare benefits such as free health insurance,benefits such as scholarship, free cycle, free sewing machine and free tools for your work.