New Delhi [India], April 25: In February 2025, a significant increase in enrollments under the Employees’ State Insurance – ESI Scheme was recorded, with 15.43 million new workers joining. This scheme exemplifies the government’s commitment to enhancing social security for workers in the industrial sector.
15.43 lakh new workers enrolled under #ESI Scheme in the month of February, 2025
— PIB India (@PIB_India) April 25, 2025
It’s heartening to see that a significant proportion of these new enrollments—7.36 lakh, or almost 47.7%—are individuals aged 25 years and below.
This reflects a wonderful momentum in expanding social security coverage for our new entrant workers. Furthermore, with 3.35 lakh women workers enrolled, we can truly appreciate the government’s efforts to foster gender balance in the workforce.
Furthermore, the incorporation of 74 transgender employees under the ESI Scheme exemplifies the ongoing efforts to provide equitable benefits to every segment of society. Additionally, the overall coverage in February observed the enrollment of 23,526 new establishments under the scheme, thereby enhancing the robustness of its provisions.
The provisional payroll numbers clearly indicate that the ESI Scheme is thriving, emphasising inclusion, gender equality, and the importance of youth employment. This marks a significant step toward transforming India into a more secure and well-governed nation, ensuring that its working class enjoys proper social security.
The statistics reflect the efforts of the Ministry of Labour and Employment towards nation-building, with the aim of developing a more secure and productive citizenry.
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