Overview

• The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) added 1.63 million new members in March 2025, a 5.8% increase from February.
• Youth aged 25 or below made up 49% of new ESIC enrollments, totaling 796,000 members.
• The ESIC scheme saw 361,000 women and 100 transgender employees join in March, reflecting growing inclusivity.
• 31,514 new establishments were brought under the ESIC’s social security umbrella, expanding coverage to more workers.
• The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded 14.58 lakh net new members in March, with data remaining provisional due to continuous updates.