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Updated on: Jun 2026
ESI Scheme Adds 15.43 Lakh Workers in February 2025
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ESI Scheme Adds 15.43 Lakh Workers in February 2025

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has reported a significant milestone in February 2025, with 15.43 lakh new workers enrolling under the ESI Scheme. This surge in registrations highlights the growing reach of social security benefits and reflects positive trends in formal employment across India. The provisional payroll data released by ESIC underscores the scheme’s inclusivity […]

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ESIC Coverage Expanded: 15 More Districts in Uttar Pradesh Notified
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ESIC Coverage Expanded: 15 More Districts in Uttar Pradesh Notified

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, has announced the expansion of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) coverage in Uttar Pradesh. This development adds 15 more districts to the coverage of the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme. It marks a significant step towards achieving comprehensive social welfare […]

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ESI Scheme Records 6.95% Growth in Worker Enrollments in January 2025
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ESI Scheme Records 6.95% Growth in Worker Enrollments in January 2025

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has reported a significant milestone in January 2025, with 18.19 lakh new workers enrolling under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme. This development reflects the growing reach of the scheme, which provides social security benefits to workers in India. The Ministry of Labour and Employment has released data on the […]

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Young Workforce Drives 17.01 Lakh Enrollments in ESI Scheme
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Young Workforce Drives 17.01 Lakh Enrollments in ESI Scheme

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has reported that 17.01 lakh new workers were enrolled under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme in December 2024. This substantial increase in enrollments highlights the growing awareness and importance of social security benefits among the Indian workforce. The data, released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, provides valuable […]

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ESIC Enrolls 16.07 Lakh New Workers in November 2024
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ESIC Enrolls 16.07 Lakh New Workers in November 2024

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) reported the enrollment of 16.07 lakh new workers under the ESI Scheme in November 2024. This marks a notable increase in social security coverage for workers across various sectors in India. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) also released its payroll data for November 2024, showing a net addition of […]

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India’s ELI Scheme; Boosting Employment and Social Security
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India’s ELI Scheme; Boosting Employment and Social Security

In a significant move towards promoting employment and ensuring social security for workers, the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE), Government of India, recently convened an inter-ministerial consultation on the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme. This scheme, introduced in the Union Budget 2024-25, aims to encourage formalization of the workforce and create meaningful job opportunities […]

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ESI Scheme Record Surge; Over 22 Lakh New Workers Enroll
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ESI Scheme Record Surge; Over 22 Lakh New Workers Enroll

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has witnessed a remarkable surge in registrations, with 22.53 lakh new workers joining the ESI Scheme during the month of July 2024. This substantial increase underscores the growing relevance of social security provisions among the workforce. Key Highlights of ESI Scheme Surge Among the newly registered workers, a staggering 10.84 lakh employees, […]

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Ashok Kumar Singh Takes Charge as ESIC Director General
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Ashok Kumar Singh Takes Charge as ESIC Director General

In a significant development, Ashok Kumar Singh, an accomplished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the 1999 batch of the Kerala cadre, has taken over the reins as the Director General of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). The appointment, made under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, marks a pivotal moment […]

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ESIC to set up Sub-Regional Office in Rajasthan to benefit nearly 12 Lakh beneficiaries
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ESIC to set up Sub-Regional Office in Rajasthan to benefit nearly 12 Lakh beneficiaries

One of the two main statutory social security bodies, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) to set up a Sub-Regional Office in Alwar, Rajasthan. This new Sub-Regional Office will benefit around 12 Lakh Insured Workers and beneficiaries of the ESI Scheme residing in the districts of Alwar, Khairthal-Tijara, Kothputilli-Behror, Bharatpur, and Deeg. The decision was […]

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