18.19 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI scheme in January 2025

ANI March 24, 2025 134 views

In January 2025, the Employee State Insurance Scheme witnessed the enrollment of 18.19 lakh new workers, highlighting its expanding reach. Of these, a notable 8.67 lakh employees were under the age of 25, showing an encouraging trend amongst young workers. Additionally, the scheme saw the registration of 3.65 lakh female and 85 transgender employees, underlining its commitment to inclusivity. This provisional data indicates continuous efforts in strengthening social security for diverse demographics.

"ESIC's commitment is to ensure social security for every section of society." - ESIC Release
New Delhi, March 24: The provisional payroll data of Employee State Insurance Scheme (ESIC) revealed that 18.19 lakh new employees had been added in the month of January, 2025, as per a release.

Key Points

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8.67 lakh under 25 join ESI in January

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3.65 lakh female employees enrolled this month

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85 transgender workers registered in January

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Payroll data shows growing inclusiveness

27,805 new establishments have been brought under the social security ambit of the ESI Scheme in the month of January, 2025 thus ensuring social security to more workers.

Through the data, it is noticeable that out of the total 18.19 lakh employees added during the month, 8.67 lakh employees amounting to around 47.66 per cent of the total registrations belong to the age group of up to 25 years.

Also, the gender-wise analysis of the payroll data indicates that net enrolment of female members has been 3.65 lakh in January, 2025.

Besides, a total of 85 transgender employees have also got registered under ESI Scheme in the month of January, 2025 which attests the commitment of ESIC to deliver its benefits to every section of the society.

The payroll data is provisional since the data generation is a continuous exercise.

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ESI Scheme Employee State Insurance January 2025 Enrollments Social Security Gender Inclusivity
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