- 20.36 lakh new employees registered under ESI in July 2025
- 31,146 new establishments brought under ESI coverage
- Young workforce (<25 years) constitutes 48% of new registrations
- Women and transgender employees actively benefiting from the scheme
- Reflects India’s growing formal employment sector and inclusive social security
Source: PIB
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) added 20.36 lakh new employees under the ESI Scheme in July 2025, according to provisional payroll data.
A total of 31,146 new establishments were brought under the ambit of the scheme during the month, expanding social security coverage to more workers nationwide.
Employee Growth in July 2025
- New Employees Added: 20,36,008 (up from 19,37,314 in June 2025, a growth of 98,694 employees)
- Young Workforce: Out of total registrations, 9.85 lakh employees (48.37%) are aged 25 years or below
- Women Participation: 4.33 lakh female employees were enrolled
- Transgender Employees: 88 new registrations, highlighting ESIC’s commitment to inclusive social security
- New Establishments: 31,146 establishments joined the scheme in July
Focus on Young Workforce and Inclusivity
The data reflects strong participation from India’s younger workforce, ensuring the formal sector continues to attract talent under 25. Female employees are also joining in increasing numbers, while the registration of transgender employees demonstrates ESIC’s commitment to social security for all sections of society.
Positive Outlook
This steady growth in registrations reflects a rising trend of formal employment in India and ESIC’s ongoing efforts to provide social security to every section of the workforce. The data is provisional as payroll generation is an ongoing process, ensuring real-time updates and accuracy.
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