The Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948 covers employees whose daily wage/salary does not exceed which threshold (as updated)?

• A Rs. 10,000 per month
• B Rs. 21,000 per month ✓
• C Rs. 15,000 per month
• D Rs. 25,000 per month

Explanation

The ESI Act, 1948 was amended, and since January 2017, employees earning up to Rs. 21,000 per month (Rs. 25,000 for those with disabilities) are covered. Earlier the limit was Rs. 15,000/month. ESI provides medical, sickness, maternity, disablement, and dependants' benefits. It applies to establishments with 10 or more employees (20 in some states).

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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