The Union Labour and Employment Ministry has extended the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme for the first time to Arunachal Pradesh, with effect from 1 November 2020.
All factories located in Papum Pare of Arunachal Pradesh employing 10 or more persons shall become eligible for coverage under the ESI Act 1948.
All employees with wages up to ₹21,000 a month and ₹25,000 for persons with disabilities will be eligible for the scheme.