Under the Employees' State Insurance Act (1948), what is the income ceiling for ESI coverage for employees in India (revised 2017)?

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

Explanation

The wage ceiling for ESI coverage was revised to Rs. 21,000 per month in 2017, up from the earlier Rs. 15,000 limit. Employees drawing wages up to Rs. 21,000/month in ESI-covered establishments (≥10 workers in most states) are mandatorily covered. The ESI contribution is 3.25% by the employer and 0.75% by the employee (revised rates since 2019). Benefits include sickness, maternity, disablement, dependant's, and medical benefits.

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

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