Under the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act 1948, the wage ceiling for coverage was revised to:
- A Rs. 21,000 per month (as revised in 2017) ✓
- B Rs. 15,000 per month
- C Rs. 25,000 per month
- D Rs. 18,000 per month
Correct answer: A. Rs. 21,000 per month (as revised in 2017)
Explanation
The ESI Act 1948 wage ceiling for mandatory coverage was revised from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 21,000 per month in January 2017. Employees earning up to Rs. 21,000/month are covered under ESI. The employee contribution is 0.75% (reduced from 1.75% in 2019) and employer contribution is 3.25% of wages.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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