ESIC weekly summary
ESIC updates 17-23 August 2026: mine worker ESI coverage
ESIC ordered mine-worker outreach after Social Security Code coverage, sanctioned staff for the Margao hospital, and paid Kerala salaries early for Onam.
The week in brief
What changed
Regional offices must run ESI outreach among mine workers and check medical facilities in mining areas after coverage under the Code on Social Security, 2020. ESIC also recirculated the Code commencement notification (appointed date 21 November 2025).
The Director General sanctioned manpower for ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Margao, covering 200 commissioned beds and 20 ICU beds, including teaching, medical, nursing and administrative posts.
Kerala salary, wages and pension for August 2026 were authorised for payment on 24 August for Onam.
Headquarters issued annual general transfers, IMO Grade-II confirmations and Grade-I promotions, dental NFSG promotions, UDC region changes, and Rajbhasha Pakhwada directions for 14-30 September 2026.
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