In December 2024, 73 transgender individuals enrolled under the ESI Scheme.
The provisional payroll data from ESIC shows that 17.01 lakh new employees were enrolled in December 2024. Additionally, 20,360 new establishments were brought under the ESI Scheme, extending social security to more workers.
Of the 17.01 lakh new employees, 8.22 lakh, or approximately 48.35%, are in the age group of 25 years or younger. The gender-wise analysis reveals that 3.46 lakh women were added to the payroll in December 2024. Furthermore, 73 transgender individuals also registered under the ESI Scheme in December, highlighting ESIC’s commitment to offering benefits to all segments of society.
It’s important to note that the payroll data is provisional, as data generation is an ongoing process.