ESIC adds 19.37 lakh workers in June
What happened
- ESIC payroll data show 19.37 lakh new employees and 34,762 new establishments in June 2025 [PIB].
- About 49.50% of new members are aged up to 25; female net enrolment was 4.13 lakh [PIB].
Background
- 87 transgender employees also registered [PIB].
Why it matters
- Payroll data are a rough proxy for formal job creation.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-08-21): ESIC payroll data show 19.37 lakh new employees and 34,762 new establishments in June 2025.
- Payroll data are a rough proxy for formal job creation.
Quotable data pointAbout 49.50% of new members are aged up to 25; female net enrolment was 4.13 lakh.
PIB: ESIC payroll June 2025, 21 Aug 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: ESIC.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
New ESIC members in June 2025
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: ESIC payroll June 2025, 21 Aug 2025
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