Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates ₹211-crore ESIC OPD block in Hyderabad
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Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated a new OPD block at ESIC Medical College and Hospital in Telangana to expand healthcare access for insured workers.
Background
The new OPD block at ESIC Sanathnagar was constructed at a cost of ₹211.13 crore over 43,611.04 square metres. It is designed to serve over 12.3 lakh insured persons in Telangana, contributing to ESIC's growing beneficiary base of 15 crore.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyESIC (Employees' State Insurance Corporation) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
- FactIndia's social security coverage increased from 19% in 2014 to over 64% as of the current period.
- FactESIC's beneficiary base has expanded from 7.5 crore to 15 crore.
- PlaceThe new OPD block is located in Sanathnagar, Telangana.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of expanding social security coverage for the unorganized sector and the role of ESIC in achieving universal health coverage in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inclusion gap: Difficulty in formalizing and enrolling gig workers and platform economy laborers into ESIC schemes
- Infrastructure deficit: Regional disparity in the availability of specialized medical facilities for industrial workers in rural belts
- Fiscal sustainability: Balancing the expansion of social security benefits with the long-term financial viability of the ESIC fund
Keywords: Social Security · Universal Health Coverage · Unorganized Sector · Labor Welfare · Institutional Expansion
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