Overview

• Provisional ESIC data for February 2025 shows 15.43 lakh new employees were enrolled, with nearly half under the age of 25.
• A total of 23,526 new establishments were added under the ESI Scheme, broadening the scope of social security benefits.
• Female enrolment reached 3.35 lakh, reflecting increased participation of women in the formal workforce.
• For the first time, 74 transgender employees were registered under the ESI Scheme, marking a step forward in inclusivity.
• The data complements EPFO's February report, which recorded a 3.99% year-on-year growth in net payroll additions and 16.10 lakh new members.