ESI Launch scheme

ESI Launch scheme to Promote Registration of Employers/Employee:
One-time drive, is intended to extend the social security benefits to all-eligible under the Act, who have till now kept out of the ESI coverage , and is open for the period w.e.f. 20th December 2016 to 31st March 2017.
Salient Features of Scheme
· The Employer registering during period will be treated as covered from the date of registration or as declared by them.
· The newly registered employees shall be treated as covered from the date of their registration.
· This will not have any bearing on actions taken/required under ESI Act , if any , prior to 20th December , 2016.