Ministry of Labour & Employment
Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr.
Mansukh Mandaviya, visits ESIC Hospital, Andheri
and DGFASLI in Mumbai
Posted On: 15 FEB 2025 7:16PM by PIB Mumbai
Mumbai, 15th February 2025
Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on his
two-day visit to Mumbai, Maharashtra, visited ESIC Hospital in Andheri and Directorate General,
Factory Advice and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI) today.
During his visit to ESIC Hospital, Dr. Mandaviya assessed various facilities, including registration
counters, the online registration facility under the Dhanwantri module, the dental unit, and the
internal medicine department. He interacted with patients and staff to understand their experiences
and feedback on the services provided.
Emphasizing the government’s commitment to delivering quality healthcare services to insured
workers, he instructed the officials to prioritize efficient medical service delivery and expedite the
timely completion of hospital renovation and construction projects.
Later in the day, Union Minister visited DGFASLI, where he was briefed on the institution’s pivotal
role in occupational safety and health (OSH), regulatory frameworks, and ongoing training
programs. He toured various infrastructure facilities, including training halls, conference rooms, and
digital resource centers.
Dr. Mandaviya showed a keen interest in the laboratories maintained by DGFASLI, particularly
those focused on industrial hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) testing. He
underscored the importance of strengthening OSH frameworks and enhancing technical expertise
in the sector.
To improve efficiency and transparency, he directed officials to accelerate digitization of processes,
including inspections, ensure better upkeep of laboratories, and maintain a strong focus on
transparency in regulatory activities.
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