Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme

Important Update:

The Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme has been renamed as the Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Shahri Rojgar Guarantee Yojana. Applicants should refer to the official Rajasthan Government portal for the latest scheme details, eligibility conditions, and application guidelines.

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme is a Rajasthan Government initiative launched on 9 September 2022 to provide guaranteed wage employment to eligible people living in urban areas. The scheme aims to support urban households facing financial difficulties and improve their livelihoods by providing employment opportunities for up to 100 days in a financial year.

The scheme focuses on residents who need employment, including unemployed people, economically weaker households, and people who depend on daily wages for their livelihood. Eligible family members aged 18 to 60 years can register for the scheme, provided they meet the prescribed conditions. Applicants must reside within the jurisdiction of an urban local body in Rajasthan and possess a Jan Aadhaar Card.

Under the Rajasthan Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme, registered applicants can request work through the designated online portal. The scheme primarily covers labour-intensive activities, including environmental protection, water conservation, sanitation, public asset maintenance, heritage conservation, and other approved municipal works. The source information estimates an annual expenditure of ₹800 crore on the scheme.

Eligible applicants must first register themselves and other eligible family members through the Rajasthan SSO Portal. After registration and job card generation, they can submit a work request through the official Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme portal. The scheme information states that authorities should employ within 15 days of a work request. Applicants should check the official portal for current operational instructions and availability.

Scheme Benefits

The Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme provides employment support to eligible urban residents and helps them earn wages through approved public works.

• Provides up to 100 days of guaranteed employment to each eligible household in a financial year.
• Allows eligible family members aged 18 to 60 years to seek employment under the scheme.
• Creates wage employment through labour-intensive public works in urban areas.
• Supports environmental protection, water conservation, sanitation, public infrastructure maintenance, and other approved activities.
• Provides drinking water, first-aid facilities, shade during summer, and work-related display boards at work sites, as described in the scheme information.
• Provides for wage payment to workers' bank accounts within 15 days, according to the source information.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following eligibility conditions to register for the Rajasthan Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme.

• The applicant must be a resident of Rajasthan.
• The applicant must reside within the jurisdiction of an urban local body in Rajasthan.
• The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
• The applicant must possess a valid Jan Aadhaar Card.
• Family members selected for registration must meet the prescribed age requirements and be capable of performing the available labour-intensive work.

Required Documents

Applicants should keep the following documents and details ready for registration and application.

• Jan Aadhaar Card or Jan Aadhaar registration number.
• Registered mobile number for OTP verification.
• Any one of the following identity documents, as listed in the source information:
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Voter ID Card
  • Passport
  • Ration Card
  • PAN Card

Steps to Apply

Eligible applicants can register their family members and request employment online through the Rajasthan SSO Portal and the official scheme portal. Follow the steps below.

• Eligible families can avail of the benefits under this scheme through two simple steps.
• In the first step, applicants must register themselves and their eligible family members on the Rajasthan SSO Portal.
• After registration, the applicant can obtain a job card through the portal.
• In the second step, applicants must apply for work through the official portal of the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme.
• The benefits of the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme can be availed of by following the steps given below.

Registration Process

• First, applicants must complete their registration on the Rajasthan SSO Portal.
• Applicants must have a Jan Aadhaar Card to register and avail of the scheme benefits.
• After entering the Jan Aadhaar number, an OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number.
• After successful OTP verification, the portal will send the username and password to the applicant's mobile number through SMS.
• After receiving the username/SSOID and password, applicants must log in to the portal.
• After logging in, applicants must select the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme section.
• Next, applicants must enter their Jan Aadhaar Card number or Jan Aadhaar enrolment number again.
• An OTP will be sent to the applicant's mobile number.
• After entering the OTP, a list of family members will appear on the screen.
• Applicants must select family members who are between 18 and 60 years of age and are physically capable of performing labour work.
• After selecting the eligible family members, applicants must read the self-declaration form and submit the application.
• The applicant and eligible family members will then be registered under the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme.
• Applicants can then download their own job cards and those of their other eligible family members.

Process to Apply for Work

• Applicants must visit the official portal of the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme.
• Click on the Apply for Work option available on the portal.
• Next, enter the Jan Aadhaar Card number or Jan Aadhaar Enrolment ID.
• The portal will send an OTP to the applicant's registered mobile number.
• Enter the OTP and click on the OTP Verification option.
• Next, click on the option to apply for a job card.
• After the applicant enters the Jan Aadhaar Card number again, the portal will display the details of all family members.
• Applicants must select the eligible individuals from the list of family members provided.
• After selecting the eligible individuals, click on the Apply option to submit the application.
• The concerned department will contact eligible applicants by mobile phone and provide them with work.
• Click here to view the complete application process for the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme.

Types of Work Covered Under the Scheme

Under this scheme, eligible individuals will undertake the following types of work in urban areas in exchange for 100 days of employment:

Important Points About the Scheme

• There is no need for each family member to submit a separate application to obtain a job card under the scheme.
• The head of the family can obtain job cards for all eligible family members using a single Jan Aadhaar Card.
• When an eligible person requests work using their job card, employment will be provided within 15 days.
• Under the scheme, priority will be given to work that can be performed by labourers.
• Job card holders will be employed within the same area or ward of the urban local body to which they belong.
• The following facilities will be provided to workers at the worksite under the scheme:
  • Drinking water.
  • First aid facilities.
  • Canopies or tents for shade during summer.
  • Display boards containing work-related information.
• Any queries or complaints related to the scheme can be submitted to the concerned District Collector.
• Complaints related to the scheme can also be registered by calling the State Public Grievance Portal's toll-free number, 181.
• Complaints must be resolved within 7 days of receipt.
• Wages for the work performed will be credited to the workers' bank accounts within 15 days.

Important Application Forms

• Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme Application Form
• Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme Job Card

Relevant Links

• Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme Official Portal
• Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme Work Application
• Rajasthan SSO Portal
• Rajasthan SSO Portal Registration
• Rajasthan SSO Portal Login
• Rajasthan SSO Portal Digital Identity (SSOID) Recovery
• Rajasthan SSO Portal Password Recovery
• Rajasthan SSO Portal Multiple SSOID Merging
• Rajasthan Jan Aadhaar Card Registration
• Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme Official Guidelines
• Frequently Asked Questions About the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme

Contact Information

• Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme Helpline Number: 18001806127.
• Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme Helpline Number (For Complaints): 181.
• Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme Helpline Email: [email protected].
• Department of Local Self Government Helpline Number: 0141 2226722.
• Department of Local Self Government Fax: 0141 2222403.
• Department of Local Self Government Helpline Email: [email protected].
• Department of Local Self Government Address: Department of Local Self Government, Government of Rajasthan,
  G-3, Rajmahal Residential Area,
  C-Scheme, Near Civil Lines Railway Crossing,
  Jaipur-16, Rajasthan.