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June 1, 2026 4:37 PM

ESIC launches nationwide online patient feedback system to strengthen patient-centric healthcare

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has launched a centralized online patient feedback system across all its hospitals and dispensaries nationwide, aimed at improving service quality, enhancing transparency, and ensuring more patient-centric healthcare delivery. The new digital platform enables insured persons and beneficiaries to share their healthcare experiences, raise concerns, and provide suggestions directly to the administration...

December 1, 2025 4:28 PM

Explainer- What the New Labour Codes Mean for India’s Petroleum Industry

The rollout of the new labour codes – the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code, the Code on Wages, the Industrial Relations (IR) Code, and the Social Security Code – marks one of the most significant overhauls of workplace rules for India’s petroleum sector in decades. According to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the consolidated framework replaces a patchwork of older laws with a uniform, tech-enabled compliance system aimed at reducing accidents and stre...

October 3, 2025 11:34 AM

India wins prestigious ISSA Award 2025 for outstanding achievement in social security

India has been conferred with the prestigious International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award 2025 for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Social Security’, recognising the Modi government’s efforts in expanding social protection across the nation. The award was presented at the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, highlighted India’s historic progress, with soc...

July 2, 2025 4:23 PM

ESIC launches SPREE 2025 to expand social security coverage for workers

In a major step towards expanding social security coverage, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) launched SPREE 2025 (Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employers and Employees) on Wednesday. The initiative was approved during ESIC’s 196th Corporation Meeting held in Shimla under the chairmanship of Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. SPREE 2025 will be implemented from July 1 to December 31, 2025, and offers a one-time opportunity for unregistered empl...

April 25, 2025 4:48 PM

ESIC registers 15.43 lakh new workers in February 2025

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) on Friday reported the addition of 15.43 lakh new employees under the ESI Scheme, according to provisional payroll data released by the Ministry of Labour & Employment. This growth reflects the scheme's expanding reach in providing social security to workers across India. The data indicates that 23,526 new establishments were registered under the ESI Scheme during the same month, bringing more workplaces under the social security framewor...

January 29, 2025 4:08 PM

National conference on labour reforms kicks off in Delhi

A two-day "National Conference with Labour Ministers and Secretaries of States/UTs," chaired by Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, began in New Delhi on Wednesday. The event, organized by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, is aimed at fostering collaboration on key labour reforms across all 36 States and Union Territories. Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, and Labour & Employment Secretary, Sum...

December 18, 2024 3:34 PM

ESI scheme records 17.80 lakh new enrollments in October

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) recorded 17.80 lakh new employee enrollments under the ESI Scheme in October, the ministry of labour and employment said. The month saw the addition of 21,588 new establishments under the ESI Scheme, extending social security coverage to more workers. Among the total new registrations in October 2024, 8.50 lakh workers belonged to the age group of up to 25 years, accounting for approximately 47.75% of all new enrollments. Additionally, 3.52 la...

July 24, 2024 4:06 PM

ESIC reports surge in new worker enrollments in May 2024

The Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has reported a significant increase in the number of new workers enrolled under its scheme in May 2024. According to provisional payroll data, 23.05 lakh new employees joined the ESI scheme during this month. In May 2024, 20,110 new establishments were also brought under the social security ambit of the ESI Scheme, ensuring more workers receive social security benefits. Year-on-year analysis shows a 14% growth in net registrations compared to May ...