The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) on November 04, 2026, issued a notification regarding the establishment of the Unorganised, Gig and Platform Workers (UGPW) Division at ESIC Headquarters and the allocation of functions.
The following has been stated: -
•The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has established a new Unorganised, Gig and Platform Workers (UGPW) Division at its Headquarters in accordance with Sections 45(1), 109 and 114 of the Code on Social Security, 2020.
•The Division will be headed by the Insurance Commissioner (Revenue) and will provide policy and technical support for the design, implementation and review of social security schemes for unorganised, gig and platform workers.
•Its functions include data management, stakeholder coordination, development of IT and digital infrastructure, examination of policy proposals and monitoring of scheme implementation.
•The Division will initially operate through existing officers and officials of the Revenue and Benefit Divisions with additional responsibilities.
•No changes have been made to the existing delegation of administrative, financial or establishment powers.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: 13013/1/2026-HRM]
