The new Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme Dispensary located at Naga Bazaar (near Kohimas Hospital) was officially inaugurated and launched by State labour commissioner, Er. S.L. WatiAier on December 12.
According to DIRP, the inauguration programme was chaired by assistant labour commissioner, Kohima Kewekote Teno and dedicated by pastor, Pezieliecie CRC, Letulie Pienyü.
Keynote address on ESI scheme was delivered by Er. S.L. Wati.
Medical benefits of the scheme was highlighted by administrative medical officer, ESI Scheme, dispensary Dimapur, Dr. Z. Kheshito Zhimo.
Dr. Z. Kheshito stated that the scheme was applicable to all employers/proprietors of factories & industries, shops & establishments, medical institutions, educational institutions, newspaper establishments, contractors & suppliers, etc employing ten or more workers drawing wages upto Rs. 21,000 per month.
He said all such establishments are mandatory to be registered under the ESI scheme.
The ESI scheme also provides benefits such as sickness, disablement, dependents, maternity and medical for the workers/employees working under the above establishments/institutions, he said.
A brief highlight on ESI scheme was shared by branch manager, ESI, Dimapur, Mario Manirhii and vote of thanks by assistant labour commissioner, directorate of Labour, Avile Vitso.
The Ministry of Labour & Employment, government of India, has notified for extension of ESI scheme in all areas falling under Kohima Municipal Council under Phase II of ESIC 2.0. w.e.f, September 1, 2019.
Therefore, all employees/proprietors have been informed to immediately register their factories/establishments/institutions, etc under the said scheme so that their employees can avail the benefits.