The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E) on July 25, 2024, issued the notification regarding the Steps taken to improve working of the ESI Scheme.
The following steps has been stated namely: -
• Rates of benefits have been enhanced for Permanent Disablement Benefit (PDB)/Dependents’ Benefits (DB) Beneficiaries.
• Online module has been launched for updation/editing the particulars of Insured Persons (IPs) and their family details.
• Aadhar based authentication of Insured Persons & their family members on voluntary basis has been adopted for providing social security benefits, including medical and cash benefits to beneficiaries.
• Relaxation in contributory conditions have been made for the Covid period.
[Notification No. 2036938]
