ESIC to Settle Claims for Unemployment Benefit Within 15 Days, Says Labour Minister

Gangwar, who is also the chairman of the ESIC board, appealed to those covered under the scheme to avail the benefits. The ESIC board’s decision in a meeting held on Thursday is expected to benefit about 40 lakh industrial workers.

The ESIC on Thursday had approved relaxation in eligibility criteria and enhancement in the payment of unemployment benefit under its Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana. ESIC is implementing the Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyna Yojna under which unemployment benefit is paid to the workers covered under ESI scheme.

It was decided to relax the existing conditions and the amount of relief for workers who have lost employment during the COVID-19 pandemic period. After December 31, 2020, the scheme will be available with original eligibility condition during the period January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021.