Government Announces 10 New ESIC Medical Colleges and Extends Unemployment Allowance Scheme
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced 10 new ESIC medical colleges and the extension of the unemployment allowance scheme under Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna until June 2026. |
| Minister | Mansukh Mandaviya (Labour and Employment Minister) |
| Medical Colleges | 10 new ESIC medical colleges to be established across India |
| PM's Goal | Supports the promise to add 75,000 new medical seats by 2029 |
| Unemployment Allowance Scheme | Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna extended from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026 |
| Scheme Launch Year | Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna was launched in 2018 |
| ESIC-Ayushman Bharat Convergence | ESIC beneficiaries to receive unlimited medical care in empanelled hospitals under AB-PMJAY |
| Healthcare Focus | Aims to enhance healthcare and medical education under the ESIC framework |
| Static Facts (ESIC) | Full Form: Employee State Insurance Corporation |