- 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
