VISAKHAPATNAM: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Visakhapatnam Zone, has organised an interactive session with Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) and Provident Fund officials on Friday.
B Ramakoti , the Joint director of sub-regional office, Employee’s State Insurance Corporation, on the occasion announced that a 500-bed hospital is mooted near Sheelanagar for the benefit of the working class community covered under the ESI act.
Addressing the gathering, the JD explained about the latest amendments in the ESI Act, Penal provisions,Smart card-Pehchaan, medical benefits and other schemes.
Chairman of CII Vizag Zone V Murali Krishna said that there are many ESIC and EPF schemes which needs to be capitalised by the industries.