Q. The ‘Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)’ functions under the aegis of which Union Ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Labour and Employment
Notes: The ‘Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)’ functions under the aegis of Ministry of Labour and Employment. ESIC has announced that its Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme will be implemented throughout the country by the end of 2022. The health insurance scheme is fully implemented in 443 districts and partially implemented in 153 districts. As many as 148 districts are not covered under the ESI Scheme at present.
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