ESIC India

The enactment of the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 (ESI Act) by Parliament marked a significant milestone in independent India's social security framework for workers. During this period, India's industrial sector was in its infancy and heavily reliant on imported goods. Manpower deployment was primarily concentrated in industries like jute, textiles, and chemicals. Despite the nation's fledgling economy, the legislation aimed to establish a comprehensive social security system, emphasizing the welfare of a limited workforce across specific geographic areas. This pioneering step demonstrated India's commitment to providing organized social protection to its labor force.