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Minister of Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the 194th meeting of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation.

National | Dated: 16 Oct 2024

Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, from the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E), chaired the 194th meeting of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) at its headquarters in New Delhi.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- The meeting focused on improving medical care services, administration, financial matters, and reviewing ongoing construction projects.
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💡 Other Important Facts:

(i) The Union Minister announced several key decisions aimed at strengthening the infrastructure and medical facilities of ESIC.
(ii) To enhance medical education, the ESI Corporation approved the establishment of 10 new medical colleges across various states, including Andheri (Maharashtra), Basaidarapur (Delhi), Guwahati-Beftofa (Assam), Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Jaipur (Rajasthan), Ludhiana (Punjab), Naroda-Bapunagar (Gujarat), Noida and Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), and Ranchi (Jharkhand).
(iii) The government has also extended the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna for two years, which will be backdated and come into effect from July 1st this year to 30th June, 2026.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which minister recently chaired the 194th meeting of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation?

Correct Answer: Mansukh Mandaviya

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About the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)

Director General (DG): Ashok Kumar Singh
Headquarters: New Delhi