Labour Ministry Says Mansukh Mandaviya Launched Nationwide Annual Health Check-Up Initiative for Workers Aged 40 and Above on 7 May 2026 from ESIC Medical College Basaidarapur Under the New Labour Codes
Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on 7 May 2026 launched a nationwide free Annual Health Check-Up Initiative for workers aged 40 plus from ESIC Medical College Basaidarapur, operationalising a key provision of the four new Labour Codes.
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Key Points for RAS
- Launched on 7 May 2026 by Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya from ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi
- Simultaneous launch events at 11 other ESIC hospitals attended by labour ministers, MPs and MLAs
- Operationalises mandatory annual health check-up provision under the four new Labour Codes which consolidate 29 central labour laws
- ESIC-insured workers aged 40 plus get free screenings, follow-up treatment and medicines at ESIC facilities
- For hazardous operations workers, medical check-ups are mandatory irrespective of age; West Bengal workers to be brought under ESIC coverage after Labour Codes rollout
Union Minister of Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on 7 May 2026 launched a nationwide free Annual Health Check-Up Initiative for workers aged 40 years and above, formally inaugurating the programme from the Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College and Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi. Simultaneous launch events were held at 11 other ESIC hospitals across India, attended by labour ministers, members of Parliament, members of Legislative Assemblies and other dignitaries. The initiative operationalises a key provision of the four new Labour Codes which consolidate 29 central labour laws, and makes annual health check-ups a statutory entitlement for workers aged 40 and above. ESIC-insured beneficiaries will avail screenings, follow-up treatment and medicines free of cost at designated ESIC facilities. For workers engaged in hazardous or dangerous operations, including handling of chemicals, toxic substances or heavy machinery, medical check-ups are mandatory irrespective of age. The Minister said the rollout reflects the Shramev Jayate framework and dignity of labour, and announced that West Bengal workers will come under ESIC coverage following the Labour Codes rollout. The programme aims at early diagnosis, preventive healthcare and continuous health monitoring, and is expected to reduce out-of-pocket health expenditure for India's organised sector workforce while strengthening occupational safety and social security.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 Who launched the Annual Health Check-Up Initiative on 7 May 2026 and from where?
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched it on 7 May 2026 from the ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, with simultaneous events at 11 other ESIC hospitals.
2 Which workers are entitled to the free annual health check-up?
All ESIC-insured workers aged 40 years and above are entitled to free screenings, follow-up treatment and medicines at ESIC facilities.
3 Under which legal framework is the initiative being implemented?
It operationalises a mandatory annual health check-up provision under the four new Labour Codes, which consolidate 29 central labour laws.
4 What is the rule for workers in hazardous operations?
Workers engaged in hazardous or dangerous operations including chemicals, toxic substances or heavy machinery must undergo medical check-ups irrespective of age.
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