The ESI Scheme is a multipurpose Health Insurance and Social Security Scheme for industrial workers and their family members under the ESI Act, 1948.
The ESI Scheme was implemented in Odisha on 30.01.1960. At present the whole State is covered under ESI Scheme under programme ESI Corporation – 2.0 providing social security coverage to 7,53,000 (IPS.). There are 4 ESI Hospitals & 41 ESI Dispensaries functioning in Odisha under ESI scheme.
The ESI Act applies to all factories/establishment employing 10 or more persons and drawing wages up to Rs.21,000/- per month. The covered employees (Insured Persons) contribute 0.75% of their wages whereas their employer contribute 3.25% to ESI Corporation every month. The total health care of the beneficiaries is the sole aim of the ESI Scheme
