SchemesSaturday, 9 May 2026·The Hindu
Labour Ministry launches annual health check-up for workers aged 40+ under Labour Codes
The Ministry of Labour & Employment launched a nationwide annual health check-up initiative for workers aged 40 years and above on 7 May 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 7 May 2026, the Ministry of Labour & Employment launched a nationwide Annual Health Check-Up Initiative for workers aged 40 years and above under the newly implemented Labour Codes, with the main launch at ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Basaidarapur, Delhi.
Key specifics
- The initiative was simultaneously launched across 11 other ESIC hospitals nationwide.
- Eligible workers will receive free annual health screenings.
- Treatments and medicines identified during the camps will be provided through ESIC facilities.
- Social security coverage expanded from 19% to 64%, rising from 30 crore to 94 crore people.
- ESIC beneficiaries increased from 7 crore to 15 crore.
Exam lens
TNPSC may ask about Labour Codes, ESIC, 40+ workers, 11 hospitals, and the social security expansion from 19% to 64% in 2026.