ESIC Healthcare Infrastructure Expansion
Establishment of 10 New ESIC Medical Colleges Announced
The Ministry of Labour & Employment, through a press release issued on 08 October 2024 by PIB Delhi, highlighted a major decision taken during the 194th meeting of the Employeesβ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), chaired by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
Background & Key Focus
Official Press Release
PIB Delhi β’ 08 October 2024
The Ministry of Labour & Employment highlighted a major decision taken during the 194th meeting of the Employeesβ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
Key Focus of Announcement
Medical Education & Healthcare
The key focus of the announcement was the strengthening of ESICβs medical education and healthcare infrastructure across India.
Major Announcement: 10 New ESIC Medical Colleges
Proposed Locations Across India
The ESIC has granted in-principle approval for the establishment of 10 new ESIC Medical Colleges across multiple states. The proposed locations are:
| Location | State |
|---|
| Andheri | Maharashtra |
| Basaidarapur | Delhi |
| Guwahati-Beltola | Assam |
| Indore | Madhya Pradesh |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan |
| Ludhiana | Punjab |
| Naroda-Bapunagar | Gujarat |
| Noida | Uttar Pradesh |
| Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh |
| Ranchi | Jharkhand |
National Medical Education Vision
This initiative is aligned with the vision announced by Narendra Modi during the Independence Day 2024 address, which includes the creation of 75,000 new medical seats in the next five years.
Objective of the Expansion
Healthcare & Medical Education
Expansion Objective
The establishment of these new medical colleges is aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery under ESIC and expanding access to quality medical education.
Strategic Infrastructure Growth
Long-Term Vision
The move reflects a strategic effort to enhance infrastructure and meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals in the country.
Context of the Decision
ESIC Meeting & Key Discussion
The announcement was made during the 194th meeting of the Employeesβ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) held at ESIC Headquarters in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The meeting was also attended by Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje, where several key decisions were taken to strengthen ESICβs infrastructure and medical facilities.
Key Decisions & Deliberations
Major Approvals During the Meeting
| Decision Area | Details |
|---|
| Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana | Extension of the scheme for the period from 01.07.2024 to 30.06.2026 to support insured persons facing unemployment. |
| AB-PMJAY Convergence | Provision of medical care to ESIC beneficiaries under convergence with Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) on a PAN India basis. |
| Nursing & Para-medical Courses | Approval for starting Para-medical and B.Sc (Nursing) courses at ESIC Medical Colleges in Alwar, Bihta, Faridabad, Joka, K.K. Nagar, Sanathnagar, and Rajajinagar. |
| Nursing Officer Recruitment | Approval for recruitment of Nursing Officers through NORCET in line with the AIIMS recruitment policy. |
| Land Acquisition | Approval for acquisition of land for construction of hospitals, dispensaries, and DCBOs at Guntur, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Pune, Dhubri, Muzaffarpur, and Auraiya. |
| Staff Quarters Construction | Approval for construction of 717 staff quarters at ESIC residential colony, Sector-56, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. |
Additional Deliberations & Participation
In addition, the meeting included deliberations on improvement in medical care services, administrative matters, financial aspects, and review of ongoing construction projects.
It was attended by Members of Parliament including Dola Sen, Praveen Khandelwal, and N. K. Premachandran, along with Secretary (Labour & Employment) Sumita Dawra and Director General ESIC Ashok Kumar Singh. Representatives of state governments, employers, employees, and medical experts were also present.
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