The second wave of corona infection across the country has killed millions of people. There are many families who lost their earning members. In such a situation, the Central Government has announced many more measures to help those families. The dependents of those who lost their lives due to Covid-19 will be given family pension under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). Along with increasing the insurance benefits under the EDLI scheme, it has been made liberal.
Those With A Monthly Income Of Rs 21,000 Will Get Pension
The benefit of ESIC is available to employees whose monthly income is Rs 21,000 or less. However, in case of PwDs, the income limit is Rs 25,000. The government said that such afflicted families can live a life of honor and maintain a better standard of living.
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