Dependents of ESI insured COVID-19 victims to get relief

It is to be credited monthly to their bank accounts

The ESI Corporation has approved the 'ESIC COVID-19 Relief Scheme' to provide succour to the families of ESI insured persons, who died due to COVID-19. The scheme provides relief amounting to 90% of the average daily wages of the insured person, split among all the dependents of the insured person, in case of his/her death due to COVID-19. The relief shall be paid monthly directly to the bank accounts of the dependents.