The provisional payroll information from ESIC indicates the addition of 18.88 lakh new employees in September 2023.
During the same month, 22,544 new establishments were registered, expanding the coverage under the social security umbrella of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation and contributing to increased inclusivity.
Analysis of the data demonstrates a positive trend in job creation, particularly benefiting the youth. Among the 18.88 lakh new employees, a majority of 9.06 lakh, constituting 47.98% of the total, fall within the age group of 25 years and below.
A gender-based breakdown of the payroll data reveals a net enrolment of 3.51 lakh female members in September 2023. Additionally, the data highlights the registration of 61 transgender employees under the ESI Scheme during the same period, emphasizing ESIC’s commitment to serving diverse segments of society.
It’s important to note that the provided payroll data is provisional, given the continuous nature of data generation.
(With inputs from PIB)
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