Under India's Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act 1948, the wage ceiling for mandatory ESI coverage of employees is currently:

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

Explanation

The wage ceiling for mandatory ESI coverage was revised to Rs 21,000 per month in 2017 (from the earlier Rs 15,000). All employees earning ≤ Rs 21,000/month in ESI-covered establishments (≥ 10 employees) must be registered under ESI. Employee contribution is 0.75% of wages and employer contribution is 3.25% of wages. Employees earning more than the ceiling can opt for voluntary coverage under certain provisions.

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

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