Govt to Set Up 10 New ESIC Medical Colleges, Extend Unemployment Allowance
The government, led by Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, has announced the establishment of 10 new ESIC medical colleges and the extension of the unemployment allowance scheme under the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna until June 2026. These decisions align with the Prime Minister’s Independence Day (2024) promise to add 75,000 medical seats in the next five years.
The Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna, launched in 2018, provides unemployment benefits to ESIC-insured individuals seeking new employment. The scheme has been extended for two years, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026.
Under a convergence with Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), ESIC beneficiaries will receive unlimited medical care in empanelled hospitals nationwide, with no expenditure limit.
10 New Colleges: The government will set up 10 new ESIC medical colleges across India.
Supports PM’s Goal: This initiative is part of the plan to create 75,000 new medical seats by 2029.
Improved Medical Infrastructure: Aimed at strengthening healthcare facilities under the Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) framework.
Beneficiary Impact: Enhanced access to medical education and healthcare for ESIC-insured persons.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced 10 new ESIC medical colleges and the extension of the unemployment allowance scheme under Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna until June 2026. |
| Minister | Mansukh Mandaviya (Labour and Employment Minister) |
| Medical Colleges | 10 new ESIC medical colleges to be established across India |
| PM’s Goal | Supports the promise to add 75,000 new medical seats by 2029 |
| Unemployment Allowance Scheme | Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna extended from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026 |
| Scheme Launch Year | Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna was launched in 2018 |
| ESIC-Ayushman Bharat Convergence | ESIC beneficiaries to receive unlimited medical care in empanelled hospitals under AB-PMJAY |
| Healthcare Focus | Aims to enhance healthcare and medical education under the ESIC framework |
| Static Facts (ESIC) | Full Form: Employee State Insurance Corporation |
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