New Delhi: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, is set to launch a nationwide Annual Health Check-Up initiative for workers aged 40 years and above on May 7, 2026, in line with provisions under the new Labour Codes.

According to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the programme will be formally inaugurated at the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College & Hospital in Basaidarapur, New Delhi.

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"Simultaneous launch events will also be observed across 11 other ESIC hospitals across the country, which will be attended by the Labour Ministers, Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assembly, and other dignitaries of the respective States," the Ministry added.

The initiative aligns with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the “Shramev Jayate” framework, which underscores the dignity of labour and aims to strengthen social security for workers.

The rollout is rooted in the sweeping reforms brought through the four new labour codes, which streamline 29 central labour laws into four broad pillars. These changes are designed to ease compliance, encourage formalisation of jobs, and widen the scope of social security coverage.

The Code on Social Security, 2020, extends coverage to unorganised, gig, and platform workers, establishes a Social Security Fund, and broadens the scope of ESIC benefits.

A key provision under the new labour framework is the mandatory Annual Health Check-Up for workers aged 40 years and above. For beneficiaries under the ESI Scheme, these check-ups will be conducted through ESIC's extensive network of hospitals, with a focus on early diagnosis, preventive healthcare, and continuous health monitoring.

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Additionally, workers involved in hazardous operations, such as handling chemicals, toxic substances, or heavy machinery, will be required to undergo medical check-ups regardless of age. The initiative also envisages systematic maintenance of health records and periodic monitoring to ensure the long-term well-being of the workforce. ANI