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What Is A Job Card In Assam And How Can You Benefit From It?

If you haven’t heard of this scheme before, you may have a few questions – how to apply for job card in Assam? Who is eligible for an MGNREGA job card Assam? What are the steps for job card account balance check Assam?

And so on. Scroll down to get answers to all your questions and learn more about the Assam job card.

In a bid to make it easier for unskilled manual labourers to find work, the government of India introduced the Job Card in 2005. The job card in Assam initiative is designed to help ensure that willing workers can get at least 100 days of work each year.

Application for job card in Assam is offline and open throughout the year to any man or woman over the age of 18 years.

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Job Card In Assam – All Your Questions Answered

Find answers to all your questions about Assam Job Card.

What is a job card Assam?

A job card Assam is a part of a central government initiative wherein unskilled manual laborer’s in rural areas are assured of at least 100 days of work each year. The job card records the individual’s work history and entitlements.

How to apply for job card in Assam?

If you want to know how to apply for job card in Assam, you’ve come to the right place. Any eligible individual can apply for a job card in Assam by submitting an application to the local Gram Panchayat.

Registrations are open throughout the year. The application may be on a plain sheet of paper or in the prescribed form. This is available here.

Who is eligible for a MGNREGA job card Assam?

Any individual over the age of 18 years and seeking employment in unskilled manual labor jobs can apply for a MGNREGA job card in Assam. The applicant must be a local resident of the Gram Panchayat concerned

What is the process for job card Assam online apply?

It would be convenient to know the process for job card Assam online apply but currently, all applications must be submitted in person to the local Gram Panchayat office.

How long is an NREGA job card Assam valid?

A NREGA job card Assam is valid for 5 years from the date of issue after which it can be renewed or revalidated.

How long does it take to get a job card Assam Dibrugarh?

A job card Assam Dibrugarh should be issued within 15 days of submitting the application.

What happens if an individual on the job card Assam list does not get employment?

If an individual on the job card Assam list is not provided with employment within 15 days of submitting an application or seeking employment, he/ she will be entitled to an unemployment allowance.

What are the scenarios in which an individual on the job card list in Assam becomes ineligible for unemployment benefits?

An individual on the job card list Assam is ineligible for unemployment benefits if:
·  The individual does not accept the employment provided
·   The individual does not report for work within 15 days of being notified about it
·   The individual is continually absent from work without permission for more than
one week or a total of 7 days in a month
·   The individual has received a minimum of 100 days of work in the year
·   The individual has earned as much from wages and unemployment benefits as
he/she would earn in 100 days

What are the details listed on a job card Assam?

The details listed on a job card Assam are:
·   Job card number
·   Head of the household’s name
·   Name of the father/ husband
·   Category
·   Date of registration
·   Address
·   Panchayat
·   Block
·   District
· Family ID
·   Applicant’s name
·   Whether BPL family or not
·   Bank/ post office details
·   Details of employment provided

Can multiple members of a family be listed on the job card list?

Yes, all members of a family willing to perform unskilled, manual labor can be listed on the details listed on a job card Assam.

Can you check the MGNREGA job card list 2020 Assam online?

Yes, you can check the details listed on a job card Assam 2021 for details of your job card. Here’s what you need to do:
Step 1: Visit the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, Assam Gram Panchayat Module page
Step 2: Select the financial year, district, block and panchayat you are registered in. Click on the Proceed button
Assam Job Card
Step 3: You’ll see a list of all the job cards issued in the area.
Assam Job Card
To search for your card, click the ctrl and ‘F’ keys together. Type your name into the search window that opens on the page
You will then see your job card with all the details.

Is there an online facility for job card account check Assam?

Yes, the MNREGA site has an online facility for job card account check Assam.

What are the steps for job card account balance check Assam?

Here’s what you need to do for job card account balance check Assam:
Step 1: Click here to visit the MGNREGA Assam Gram Panchayat Module page
Step 2: Choose the financial year, district, block and panchayat you are registered in from the drop-down menus and click the Proceed button
Step 3: Search for your job card from the list shown. You can open a search window by pressing the Ctrl and F key together. Enter your name and your job card link will be highlighted. Click on the Job Card number.
Step 4: Scroll down past the personal details to see your account balance and details of work done.

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Shruti

Shruti is a regular contributor to The Current India. Along with writing she enjoys traveling and discovering India's hidden cultural treasures.

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