(a)whether the Government has any plan to provide ESI benefits to Aasha Workers, Auto Riksha Workers in the country; and
(b)if so, the details thereof including the time by which it is likely to come into effect?
(a)whether the Government has any plan to provide ESI benefits to Aasha Workers, Auto Riksha Workers in the country; and
(b)if so, the details thereof including the time by which it is likely to come into effect?
MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)
(a) & (b): The pilot scheme to provide ESI benefits to Auto Rickshaw Drivers was launched in Delhi w.e.f. 01.04.2016 for a period of one year i.e. upto 31.03.2017. However, the response was poor. The ASHA workers are not coverable under ESI Scheme presently.
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