Ministry
of Labour (GOI) has made a Scheme named as ‘Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan
Yojna’, whereby the ESIC will make payment for relief during
unemployment, i.e. ‘Unemployment Allowance’, to the Insured Persons
(i.e. persons covered under ESI). However, detailed instructions
including eligibility conditions, application format for making claim,
etc. are yet to be issued.
Ministry of Labour and Employment (GOI): Press Release d. 19 Sept. 2018
Considering
the change in employment pattern and the current scenario of employment
in India which has transformed from a long term employment to fixed
short term engagement in the form of contract and temping, the ESI
Corporation has approved a Scheme named “ATAL BIMIT VYAKTI KALYAN YOJNA” for Insured Persons (IP) covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948.
This
scheme is a relief payable in cash directly to their Bank Account in
case of unemployment and while they search for new engagement. Detailed
instructions including eligibility conditions, application format, etc.
will be issued separately.
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