Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya speaks on the launch of the nationwide free medical check-up for staff above 40 years of age at ESIC Vasai Dharapur in New Delhi on Could 7, 2026. Picture: X/@mansukhmandviya through ANI
The Union Ministry of Labor on Thursday (Could 7, 2026) launched a free well being check-up scheme for all staff above 40 years of age, which might be performed yearly throughout the nation. Inaugurating the scheme, Labor Minister Mansukh Mandaviya mentioned it is going to be a serious milestone in strengthening industrial well being care and social safety protection for India’s workforce.
Mandaviya mentioned the federal government is working to strengthen social safety protection for all staff, including that social safety protection within the nation has elevated from practically 30 million individuals 10 years in the past to about 94 million individuals now. “Staff State Insurance coverage Company (ESIC) protection has elevated from about 7 billion beneficiaries 10 years in the past to about 15 million beneficiaries right this moment,” he mentioned.
The Minister mentioned that early detection by way of medical check-ups will assist forestall critical illnesses and knowledgeable that therapeutic medicine and medicines recognized through the camp might be offered by way of ESIC services.
Citing provisions within the labor legislation, he mentioned it will guarantee equal pay for female and male staff, prolong maternity depart from 12 weeks to 26 weeks, and embody work-from-home provisions for ladies. He mentioned the code additionally actively contains gig staff.
“Till now, staff have remained ignored and unheard, however the current authorities has ensured that staff’ issues might be addressed with dedication and sensitivity,” he mentioned, including that the nationwide well being screening initiative is one other necessary initiative aimed toward making certain dignity, safety and higher well being outcomes for the nation’s staff.
