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ESIC begins 75th foundation year celebrations

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) began celebrations of its 75th year of service at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 24 February 2026.

Summary

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) began celebrations of its 75th year of service at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 24 February 2026, with Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya delivering the keynote address. A commemorative coin and a coffee table book were released, and ESIC signed MoUs with the National Health Authority and NABL. Mandaviya highlighted the Labour Codes' provision for a free annual health check-up through ESIC for workers aged 40 and above.

Key facts

Date and place
24 February 2026, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Milestone
75th year of service
Released
Commemorative coin; coffee table book
MoUs
ESIC–NHA; ESIC–NABL
Labour Codes
Free annual health check-up for workers aged 40+

Practice MCQs 1 questions

Q1 Advanced

Under the Labour Codes, as highlighted at ESIC's 75th year launch in February 2026, free annual health check-ups through ESIC are provided for workers aged:

Show answer

Correct answer: C — 40 years and above

Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the provision for free annual health check-ups through ESIC for workers aged 40 and above.

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