Guwahati, Jun 24 : A number of surveys on northeastern states like Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram have revealed that Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme, which could not be implemented so far, can be considered for implementation.
A detailed discussion on the issue like these was held at a national seminar by the Employees' State Insurance Corporation at ITA Pragjyotika Centre on Thursday as part of its year long Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
To provide social security for workers in the organized sectors, the Employees' State Insurance Act was introduced in 1948 to provide health insurance schemes and reimbursement of medical bills among others functions.
Addressing the occasion, RP Gilani, member of ESIC said, "ESIC is contributing considerably for insured persons and members for years now and it would also look for Private Public Partnership (PPP) with different health sectors of the state."
Hema Bharali, renowned freedom fighter, who was also present in the meeting said, "In the last 60 years, the scheme has benefited a lot of people but there is a lot that needs to be done."
Stressing on implementation of this scheme in the northeast, she said, "Implementation of this scheme in the northeastern states is very poor and all the working class people should avail benefits of the scheme in terms of health and education also."
RS Tripathy another member of the ESIC said, "People should come forward and the state government should also support the cause for the health sector and try to introduce more hospitals and dispensaries."
A special mobile wellness van was also inaugurated on this occasion which would provide health care facility for the people of the state.
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