‘Make master health check-up, ESI benefits mandatory for sanitation workers’
The government is proposing that all sanitation workers receive a comprehensive health examination and be automatically enrolled in the Employees’ State Insurance scheme. The move aims to address the lack of regular medical check‑ups and social security for the workforce, making both the master health check‑up and ESI benefits compulsory. Officials say it will improve workers’ wellbeing and reduce occupational risks.