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4 September 2026

Report on ESIC privatization and wage ceiling

The topic concerns the functioning and policy reform of the ESIC, a major statutory body and social security institution, which is directly relevant to welfare schemes and inclusive growth.

1 min read Day 3 of 3 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The 'ESI Ki Baat' report by the non-profit Safe In India evaluates the functioning of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
  • The report advises against the privatization of the ESIC, highlighting concerns regarding its current operational model.
  • A key recommendation is to increase the wage ceiling for ESIC eligibility from the current ₹21,000 to ₹33,000.
  • The ESIC Director General stated that the implementation of the Code on Social Security is expected to expand the coverage of ESIC benefits to a larger number of workers.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 3 in ESIC wage ceiling revision proposal, which has been running since 5 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) in providing social security to the industrial workforce in India. How can the revision of wage ceilings impact the inclusivity of social security schemes? 150 words
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  2. Analyze the significance of the Code on Social Security in streamlining labor welfare in India. In the context of debates surrounding the privatization of public social security institutions, evaluate the challenges and opportunities for ensuring universal health coverage for the informal and formal workforce. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. What is the current wage ceiling for employees to be eligible for coverage under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)?

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