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Documents required for MGNREGA job card (2026 checklist)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:53:31 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(mgnrega job card documents, nrega card documents, mgnrega apply, job card requirements)
	+	metatag-description=(Documents for MGNREGA job card — guarantee of 100 days wage employment. Family Aadhaar + photo + residence. FREE; cannot be denied.)}}
	+
	+	====== Documents required for MGNREGA job card (2026 checklist) ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. MGNREGA job card is the gateway to 100 days/year guaranteed wage employment for any rural household. Documents: family head Aadhaar + photos of all adult members + residence proof. Apply at Gram Panchayat office. FREE — no fees. Issuance within 15 days of application is statutory.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Mandatory documents =====
	+	* Application form (state-specific) — Available free at Gram Panchayat office
	+	* Aadhaar of family head — Required for ID + DBT routing
	+	* Aadhaar of all adult family members (16+) — For inclusion as job card members
	+	* Photographs of all adult members — 4×6 cm, white background, recent — Gram Panchayat photographs free
	+	* Residence proof — Voter ID / Ration card / Electricity bill / Aadhaar (with rural address)
	+	* Bank account details — Aadhaar-linked for DBT wage payment
	+	* Self-declaration of unemployment — On Form A1 — declaring willingness to do unskilled manual work
	+
	+	===== Optional / situational documents =====
	+	* Caste certificate — For SC/ST priority + reservation in works
	+	* Disability certificate — For %%PwD%%-specific work assignments
	+	* Migration declaration — For families recently moved to gram panchayat
	+	* Old job card — For renewal / inter-panchayat transfer
	+
	+	===== Specifications + key rules =====
	+	* FREE — no fee anywhere. Beware agents demanding money.
	+	* Cannot be denied — Section 3 of MGNREGA mandates issuance within 15 days. If denied, file RTI to BDO + complaint to State Lokpal MGNREGA.
	+	* Validity: 5 years; renewable.
	+	* 100 days per family per year — guaranteed legal entitlement.
	+	* Daily wage — state-specific (Rs. 220-309/day in 2024-26); revised annually.
	+	* Both spouses can be on same card; single mother can be family head.
	+	* Photos free — Gram Panchayat has its own camera; bring no studio photos.
	+
	+	===== Where to apply =====
	+	Gram Panchayat office. NOT online — must apply in person.
	+
	+	→ Official source: [[https://nrega.nic.in\|https://nrega.nic.in]]
	+
	+	===== If you don't have all documents =====
	+	If your job card application is denied or delayed beyond 15 days, file RTI under §6 + complaint to BDO + State Lokpal MGNREGA. Statutory right cannot be denied.
	+
	+	→ Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	* Q: Can I get MGNREGA job card if I have city job? — Job card is for rural household. If you live in rural area, even with city employment, you can hold the card.
	+	* Q: How much wage per day? — State-specific Rs. 220-309/day (2024-26). Revised annually each March.
	+	* Q: What if work isn't provided despite job card? — Daily unemployment allowance kicks in (1/4 to 1/2 of daily wage). File written demand for work via Form A6.
	+	* Q: Job card lost — replacement? — Apply for duplicate at Gram Panchayat (free).
	+	* Q: Inter-state migrant — what now? — Job card is panchayat-specific. Surrender at old + apply at new.
	+
	+	===== Summary + next steps =====
	+
	+	- Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
	+	- Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
	+	- Track status: see our [[:check-status:start\|status-check guides]]
	+	- If rejected for "documents inadequate": request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	- For state-specific guidance: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] — type problem, get §6 application
	+	* 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
	+	* 🔮 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html\|Outcome Predictor]] — score draft win-likelihood
	+	* ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Generator]] — §19(1) draft on Day 31
	+	* 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|Timeline Calculator]] — track 30-day window
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* State-by-state: [[:scheme-state:mgnrega-wages:start\|Mgnrega Wages across all 36 states]]
	+	* If rejected, file RTI: [[:rti-for-mgnrega-wages\|Full RTI guide]]
	+	* Citizen RTI playbook: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ scenarios]]
	+	* All documents checklists: [[:documents:start\|All 30 checklists]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
	+	* Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>mgnrega job card documents-checklist citizen-help}}

Documents required for Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) card (2026)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:53:31 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(ayushman bharat documents, pmjay card documents, ayushman card eligibility, pm jay apply)
	+	metatag-description=(Documents for Ayushman Bharat / PMJAY card — Rs. 5 lakh free hospital cover. SECC inclusion + Aadhaar. Plus what to do if not in beneficiary list.)}}
	+
	+	====== Documents required for Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) card (2026) ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) provides Rs. 5 lakh per family per year for hospital treatment at empanelled hospitals. Auto-eligibility for SECC 2011-listed families. Documents: Aadhaar (verification) + ration card + mobile. No application form — eligibility check + e-card download at beneficiary.nha.gov.in.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Mandatory documents =====
	+	* Aadhaar of all family members — Eligibility verification + biometric authentication at hospital
	+	* Ration card — Family composition proof
	+	* Mobile number (Aadhaar-linked) — For OTP-based authentication
	+	* SECC 2011 ID number — If known; else search by name + state
	+	* Income proof (for state top-up schemes) — Where state extends coverage
	+	* Photograph (for printed card) — Recent, white background
	+
	+	===== Optional / situational documents =====
	+	* PM Letter (Ayushman card invitation) — Sent to verified beneficiaries — speeds enrollment
	+	* Ration card type (BPL/AAY) — Strengthens eligibility claim
	+	* Caste certificate — For SC/ST priority and state top-up schemes
	+	* Job card MGNREGA — For rural beneficiaries — supplementary
	+
	+	===== Specifications + key rules =====
	+	* Eligibility: SECC 2011 deprivation criteria (D1-D7 categories) + occupation criteria. Rural: 6 deprivation criteria, urban: 11 occupational categories.
	+	* Senior Citizens 70+: universal coverage announced 2024 — no SECC needed.
	+	* Coverage: Rs. 5 lakh per family per year, secondary + tertiary care, 1,800+ procedures.
	+	* Cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals (29,000+ across India). Show e-card + Aadhaar at admission.
	+	* No fee for card; no premium; no enrollment cost.
	+	* State top-ups — Maharashtra MJPJAY (+Rs. 1.5L), Punjab Sehat Sathi, MP Mukhyamantri Jeevan Suraksha extend coverage.
	+
	+	===== Where to apply =====
	+	Online at [[https://beneficiary.nha.gov.in\|beneficiary.nha.gov.in]] OR any empanelled hospital's Pradhan Mantri Aarogya Mitra (PMAM) OR Common Service Centre (CSC).
	+
	+	→ Official source: [[https://pmjay.gov.in/about/pmjay\|https://pmjay.gov.in/about/pmjay]]
	+
	+	===== If you don't have all documents =====
	+	If you are SECC-eligible but card not generated, file RTI to State Health Agency (SHA) under §6 for eligibility status + reason for non-issuance + projected issuance.
	+
	+	→ Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	* Q: Am I eligible if my name isn't in SECC 2011? — Limited. Some states (Maharashtra, Punjab) added post-SECC categories. Check state-specific. Senior citizens 70+: universally eligible since 2024.
	+	* Q: Hospital refused cashless — what to do? — Insist on PMAM contact at hospital. If still refused, file complaint at SHA + RTI for hospital empanelment terms.
	+	* Q: Can I use card in any state? — Yes — full portability across India.
	+	* Q: What's NOT covered? — OPD generally not covered. Pre-existing conditions covered. Specific exclusions: cosmetic, fertility (IVF), mental health (limited).
	+	* Q: Premium? — ZERO premium for beneficiaries. Govt subsidises entirely.
	+
	+	===== Summary + next steps =====
	+
	+	- Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
	+	- Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
	+	- Track status: see our [[:check-status:start\|status-check guides]]
	+	- If rejected for "documents inadequate": request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	- For state-specific guidance: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] — type problem, get §6 application
	+	* 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
	+	* 🔮 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html\|Outcome Predictor]] — score draft win-likelihood
	+	* ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Generator]] — §19(1) draft on Day 31
	+	* 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|Timeline Calculator]] — track 30-day window
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* Track status: [[:check-status:ayushman-bharat-status\|How to check ayushman bharat status]]
	+	* State-by-state: [[:scheme-state:ayushman-bharat:start\|Ayushman Bharat across all 36 states]]
	+	* If rejected, file RTI: [[:rti-for-ayushman-bharat-claim\|Full RTI guide]]
	+	* Citizen RTI playbook: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ scenarios]]
	+	* All documents checklists: [[:documents:start\|All 30 checklists]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
	+	* Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>ayushman bharat card documents-checklist citizen-help}}

Documents required for Udyam (MSME) registration (2026)

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(udyam documents, msme registration documents, udyam aadhaar documents, msme certificate documents)
	+	metatag-description=(Documents for Udyam MSME registration — free, Aadhaar-OTP-based, lifetime validity. PAN + GST optional. No supporting documents needed.)}}
	+
	+	====== Documents required for Udyam (MSME) registration (2026) ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. Udyam registration is FREE, paperless, lifetime-valid. Only needs Aadhaar + PAN (and GSTIN if applicable). No supporting documents. Auto-classification based on PAN + GST + ITR data sync. Apply at udyamregistration.gov.in.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Mandatory documents =====
	+	* Aadhaar of authorised signatory — Mandatory; Proprietor (sole proprietorship), Partner (firm), Director (company)
	+	* Aadhaar-linked mobile number — For OTP-based registration
	+	* PAN of business / individual — Auto-fetches name, business details from PAN database
	+	* GSTIN (if turnover > Rs. 40 lakh / Rs. 20 lakh services) — Auto-fetches registered turnover
	+	* Bank account details — For business correspondence; not stored on Udyam
	+
	+	===== Optional / situational documents =====
	+	* Trade licence / Shop & Establishment licence — Not required for registration; useful for tender bids
	+	* Investment proofs — Not required; auto-fetched from PAN data
	+	* NIC code (occupation classification) — Choose during registration; can be modified
	+	* Disability certificate — For %%PwD%% entrepreneur priority schemes
	+
	+	===== Specifications + key rules =====
	+	* FREE + lifetime validity — no renewal, no fees ever. Old EM-II / Udyog Aadhaar got auto-migrated.
	+	* Auto-classification based on annual turnover and investment from PAN + GST + ITR sync.
	+	* Classification limits (2026): Micro: Investment ≤ Rs. 1 cr + Turnover ≤ Rs. 5 cr · Small: ≤ Rs. 10 cr + ≤ Rs. 50 cr · Medium: ≤ Rs. 50 cr + ≤ Rs. 250 cr.
	+	* MSME benefits unlocked: priority sector lending, govt tender preference (25% set-aside), %%TReDS%% access, late-payment dispute resolution under MSMED Act §15-23.
	+	* One Udyam per Aadhaar — only one allowed per individual.
	+	* Aadhaar-PAN linkage mandatory since 2023.
	+
	+	===== Where to apply =====
	+	Online at [[https://udyamregistration.gov.in\|udyamregistration.gov.in]] (FREE, no agent needed).
	+
	+	→ Official source: [[https://udyamregistration.gov.in/Government-India/Ministry-MSME-registration.htm\|https://udyamregistration.gov.in/Government-India/Ministry-MSME-registration.htm]]
	+
	+	===== If you don't have all documents =====
	+	If Udyam classification is wrong (Micro vs Small vs Medium), file RTI to MSME Ministry for classification basis under §4(1)(d) and request re-classification.
	+
	+	→ Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	* Q: Free or paid? — COMPLETELY FREE. Beware agents charging Rs. 500-5,000 for what's a 5-minute free process.
	+	* Q: Documents beyond Aadhaar + PAN? — NONE. Auto-fetches everything from PAN + GST + ITR data.
	+	* Q: Manufacturing vs services — different process? — No — same form, same process, same investment + turnover thresholds.
	+	* Q: NRI / foreign-owned company eligible? — Yes if Indian-incorporated; Aadhaar of authorised signatory needed.
	+	* Q: What if my buyer doesn't pay for 3 months? — File complaint at samadhaan.msme.gov.in → 90-day mandatory conciliation → arbitration. Interest @ 3x bank rate under MSMED §16.
	+
	+	===== Summary + next steps =====
	+
	+	- Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
	+	- Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
	+	- Track status: see our [[:check-status:start\|status-check guides]]
	+	- If rejected for "documents inadequate": request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	- For state-specific guidance: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] — type problem, get §6 application
	+	* 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
	+	* 🔮 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html\|Outcome Predictor]] — score draft win-likelihood
	+	* ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Generator]] — §19(1) draft on Day 31
	+	* 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|Timeline Calculator]] — track 30-day window
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* Track status: [[:check-status:udyam-registration-status\|How to check udyam registration status]]
	+	* If rejected, file RTI: [[:rti-for-utilization-certificate\|Full RTI guide]]
	+	* Citizen RTI playbook: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ scenarios]]
	+	* All documents checklists: [[:documents:start\|All 30 checklists]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
	+	* Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>udyam msme registration documents-checklist citizen-help}}

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(mgnrega job card documents, nrega card documents, mgnrega apply, job card requirements)
	+	metatag-description=(Documents for MGNREGA job card — guarantee of 100 days wage employment. Family Aadhaar + photo + residence. FREE; cannot be denied.)}}
	+
	+	====== Documents required for MGNREGA job card (2026 checklist) ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. MGNREGA job card is the gateway to 100 days/year guaranteed wage employment for any rural household. Documents: family head Aadhaar + photos of all adult members + residence proof. Apply at Gram Panchayat office. FREE — no fees. Issuance within 15 days of application is statutory.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Mandatory documents =====
	+	* Application form (state-specific) — Available free at Gram Panchayat office
	+	* Aadhaar of family head — Required for ID + DBT routing
	+	* Aadhaar of all adult family members (16+) — For inclusion as job card members
	+	* Photographs of all adult members — 4×6 cm, white background, recent — Gram Panchayat photographs free
	+	* Residence proof — Voter ID / Ration card / Electricity bill / Aadhaar (with rural address)
	+	* Bank account details — Aadhaar-linked for DBT wage payment
	+	* Self-declaration of unemployment — On Form A1 — declaring willingness to do unskilled manual work
	+
	+	===== Optional / situational documents =====
	+	* Caste certificate — For SC/ST priority + reservation in works
	+	* Disability certificate — For %%PwD%%-specific work assignments
	+	* Migration declaration — For families recently moved to gram panchayat
	+	* Old job card — For renewal / inter-panchayat transfer
	+
	+	===== Specifications + key rules =====
	+	* FREE — no fee anywhere. Beware agents demanding money.
	+	* Cannot be denied — Section 3 of MGNREGA mandates issuance within 15 days. If denied, file RTI to BDO + complaint to State Lokpal MGNREGA.
	+	* Validity: 5 years; renewable.
	+	* 100 days per family per year — guaranteed legal entitlement.
	+	* Daily wage — state-specific (Rs. 220-309/day in 2024-26); revised annually.
	+	* Both spouses can be on same card; single mother can be family head.
	+	* Photos free — Gram Panchayat has its own camera; bring no studio photos.
	+
	+	===== Where to apply =====
	+	Gram Panchayat office. NOT online — must apply in person.
	+
	+	→ Official source: [[https://nrega.nic.in\|https://nrega.nic.in]]
	+
	+	===== If you don't have all documents =====
	+	If your job card application is denied or delayed beyond 15 days, file RTI under §6 + complaint to BDO + State Lokpal MGNREGA. Statutory right cannot be denied.
	+
	+	→ Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	* Q: Can I get MGNREGA job card if I have city job? — Job card is for rural household. If you live in rural area, even with city employment, you can hold the card.
	+	* Q: How much wage per day? — State-specific Rs. 220-309/day (2024-26). Revised annually each March.
	+	* Q: What if work isn't provided despite job card? — Daily unemployment allowance kicks in (1/4 to 1/2 of daily wage). File written demand for work via Form A6.
	+	* Q: Job card lost — replacement? — Apply for duplicate at Gram Panchayat (free).
	+	* Q: Inter-state migrant — what now? — Job card is panchayat-specific. Surrender at old + apply at new.
	+
	+	===== Summary + next steps =====
	+
	+	- Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
	+	- Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
	+	- Track status: see our [[:check-status:start\|status-check guides]]
	+	- If rejected for "documents inadequate": request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	- For state-specific guidance: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] — type problem, get §6 application
	+	* 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
	+	* 🔮 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html\|Outcome Predictor]] — score draft win-likelihood
	+	* ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Generator]] — §19(1) draft on Day 31
	+	* 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|Timeline Calculator]] — track 30-day window
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* State-by-state: [[:scheme-state:mgnrega-wages:start\|Mgnrega Wages across all 36 states]]
	+	* If rejected, file RTI: [[:rti-for-mgnrega-wages\|Full RTI guide]]
	+	* Citizen RTI playbook: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ scenarios]]
	+	* All documents checklists: [[:documents:start\|All 30 checklists]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
	+	* Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>mgnrega job card documents-checklist citizen-help}}

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(ayushman bharat documents, pmjay card documents, ayushman card eligibility, pm jay apply)
	+	metatag-description=(Documents for Ayushman Bharat / PMJAY card — Rs. 5 lakh free hospital cover. SECC inclusion + Aadhaar. Plus what to do if not in beneficiary list.)}}
	+
	+	====== Documents required for Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) card (2026) ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) provides Rs. 5 lakh per family per year for hospital treatment at empanelled hospitals. Auto-eligibility for SECC 2011-listed families. Documents: Aadhaar (verification) + ration card + mobile. No application form — eligibility check + e-card download at beneficiary.nha.gov.in.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Mandatory documents =====
	+	* Aadhaar of all family members — Eligibility verification + biometric authentication at hospital
	+	* Ration card — Family composition proof
	+	* Mobile number (Aadhaar-linked) — For OTP-based authentication
	+	* SECC 2011 ID number — If known; else search by name + state
	+	* Income proof (for state top-up schemes) — Where state extends coverage
	+	* Photograph (for printed card) — Recent, white background
	+
	+	===== Optional / situational documents =====
	+	* PM Letter (Ayushman card invitation) — Sent to verified beneficiaries — speeds enrollment
	+	* Ration card type (BPL/AAY) — Strengthens eligibility claim
	+	* Caste certificate — For SC/ST priority and state top-up schemes
	+	* Job card MGNREGA — For rural beneficiaries — supplementary
	+
	+	===== Specifications + key rules =====
	+	* Eligibility: SECC 2011 deprivation criteria (D1-D7 categories) + occupation criteria. Rural: 6 deprivation criteria, urban: 11 occupational categories.
	+	* Senior Citizens 70+: universal coverage announced 2024 — no SECC needed.
	+	* Coverage: Rs. 5 lakh per family per year, secondary + tertiary care, 1,800+ procedures.
	+	* Cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals (29,000+ across India). Show e-card + Aadhaar at admission.
	+	* No fee for card; no premium; no enrollment cost.
	+	* State top-ups — Maharashtra MJPJAY (+Rs. 1.5L), Punjab Sehat Sathi, MP Mukhyamantri Jeevan Suraksha extend coverage.
	+
	+	===== Where to apply =====
	+	Online at [[https://beneficiary.nha.gov.in\|beneficiary.nha.gov.in]] OR any empanelled hospital's Pradhan Mantri Aarogya Mitra (PMAM) OR Common Service Centre (CSC).
	+
	+	→ Official source: [[https://pmjay.gov.in/about/pmjay\|https://pmjay.gov.in/about/pmjay]]
	+
	+	===== If you don't have all documents =====
	+	If you are SECC-eligible but card not generated, file RTI to State Health Agency (SHA) under §6 for eligibility status + reason for non-issuance + projected issuance.
	+
	+	→ Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	* Q: Am I eligible if my name isn't in SECC 2011? — Limited. Some states (Maharashtra, Punjab) added post-SECC categories. Check state-specific. Senior citizens 70+: universally eligible since 2024.
	+	* Q: Hospital refused cashless — what to do? — Insist on PMAM contact at hospital. If still refused, file complaint at SHA + RTI for hospital empanelment terms.
	+	* Q: Can I use card in any state? — Yes — full portability across India.
	+	* Q: What's NOT covered? — OPD generally not covered. Pre-existing conditions covered. Specific exclusions: cosmetic, fertility (IVF), mental health (limited).
	+	* Q: Premium? — ZERO premium for beneficiaries. Govt subsidises entirely.
	+
	+	===== Summary + next steps =====
	+
	+	- Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
	+	- Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
	+	- Track status: see our [[:check-status:start\|status-check guides]]
	+	- If rejected for "documents inadequate": request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	- For state-specific guidance: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] — type problem, get §6 application
	+	* 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
	+	* 🔮 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html\|Outcome Predictor]] — score draft win-likelihood
	+	* ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Generator]] — §19(1) draft on Day 31
	+	* 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|Timeline Calculator]] — track 30-day window
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* Track status: [[:check-status:ayushman-bharat-status\|How to check ayushman bharat status]]
	+	* State-by-state: [[:scheme-state:ayushman-bharat:start\|Ayushman Bharat across all 36 states]]
	+	* If rejected, file RTI: [[:rti-for-ayushman-bharat-claim\|Full RTI guide]]
	+	* Citizen RTI playbook: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ scenarios]]
	+	* All documents checklists: [[:documents:start\|All 30 checklists]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
	+	* Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>ayushman bharat card documents-checklist citizen-help}}

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(udyam documents, msme registration documents, udyam aadhaar documents, msme certificate documents)
	+	metatag-description=(Documents for Udyam MSME registration — free, Aadhaar-OTP-based, lifetime validity. PAN + GST optional. No supporting documents needed.)}}
	+
	+	====== Documents required for Udyam (MSME) registration (2026) ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. Udyam registration is FREE, paperless, lifetime-valid. Only needs Aadhaar + PAN (and GSTIN if applicable). No supporting documents. Auto-classification based on PAN + GST + ITR data sync. Apply at udyamregistration.gov.in.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Mandatory documents =====
	+	* Aadhaar of authorised signatory — Mandatory; Proprietor (sole proprietorship), Partner (firm), Director (company)
	+	* Aadhaar-linked mobile number — For OTP-based registration
	+	* PAN of business / individual — Auto-fetches name, business details from PAN database
	+	* GSTIN (if turnover > Rs. 40 lakh / Rs. 20 lakh services) — Auto-fetches registered turnover
	+	* Bank account details — For business correspondence; not stored on Udyam
	+
	+	===== Optional / situational documents =====
	+	* Trade licence / Shop & Establishment licence — Not required for registration; useful for tender bids
	+	* Investment proofs — Not required; auto-fetched from PAN data
	+	* NIC code (occupation classification) — Choose during registration; can be modified
	+	* Disability certificate — For %%PwD%% entrepreneur priority schemes
	+
	+	===== Specifications + key rules =====
	+	* FREE + lifetime validity — no renewal, no fees ever. Old EM-II / Udyog Aadhaar got auto-migrated.
	+	* Auto-classification based on annual turnover and investment from PAN + GST + ITR sync.
	+	* Classification limits (2026): Micro: Investment ≤ Rs. 1 cr + Turnover ≤ Rs. 5 cr · Small: ≤ Rs. 10 cr + ≤ Rs. 50 cr · Medium: ≤ Rs. 50 cr + ≤ Rs. 250 cr.
	+	* MSME benefits unlocked: priority sector lending, govt tender preference (25% set-aside), %%TReDS%% access, late-payment dispute resolution under MSMED Act §15-23.
	+	* One Udyam per Aadhaar — only one allowed per individual.
	+	* Aadhaar-PAN linkage mandatory since 2023.
	+
	+	===== Where to apply =====
	+	Online at [[https://udyamregistration.gov.in\|udyamregistration.gov.in]] (FREE, no agent needed).
	+
	+	→ Official source: [[https://udyamregistration.gov.in/Government-India/Ministry-MSME-registration.htm\|https://udyamregistration.gov.in/Government-India/Ministry-MSME-registration.htm]]
	+
	+	===== If you don't have all documents =====
	+	If Udyam classification is wrong (Micro vs Small vs Medium), file RTI to MSME Ministry for classification basis under §4(1)(d) and request re-classification.
	+
	+	→ Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	* Q: Free or paid? — COMPLETELY FREE. Beware agents charging Rs. 500-5,000 for what's a 5-minute free process.
	+	* Q: Documents beyond Aadhaar + PAN? — NONE. Auto-fetches everything from PAN + GST + ITR data.
	+	* Q: Manufacturing vs services — different process? — No — same form, same process, same investment + turnover thresholds.
	+	* Q: NRI / foreign-owned company eligible? — Yes if Indian-incorporated; Aadhaar of authorised signatory needed.
	+	* Q: What if my buyer doesn't pay for 3 months? — File complaint at samadhaan.msme.gov.in → 90-day mandatory conciliation → arbitration. Interest @ 3x bank rate under MSMED §16.
	+
	+	===== Summary + next steps =====
	+
	+	- Gather mandatory documents above before applying — saves a re-visit
	+	- Apply via official portal (link above) — no agent needed
	+	- Track status: see our [[:check-status:start\|status-check guides]]
	+	- If rejected for "documents inadequate": request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	- For state-specific guidance: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] — type problem, get §6 application
	+	* 🎤 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
	+	* 🔮 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html\|Outcome Predictor]] — score draft win-likelihood
	+	* ⚖️ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Generator]] — §19(1) draft on Day 31
	+	* 📅 [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|Timeline Calculator]] — track 30-day window
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* Track status: [[:check-status:udyam-registration-status\|How to check udyam registration status]]
	+	* If rejected, file RTI: [[:rti-for-utilization-certificate\|Full RTI guide]]
	+	* Citizen RTI playbook: [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ scenarios]]
	+	* All documents checklists: [[:documents:start\|All 30 checklists]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
	+	* Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>udyam msme registration documents-checklist citizen-help}}