In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the ESI Act

## Report on Amendment to the Regional Board for the State of Himachal Pradesh under the ESI Act, 1948 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to the constitution of the Regional Board for the State of Himachal Pradesh under the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948. The amendment, detailed in Notification No. V3313192009E. IV dated June 23, 2021, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part III, Section 4, involves a substitution of the Employers' representative on the Regional Board. The key finding is that Shri Sanjay Khurana, President of B.B.N. Employers Industries Association, is now designated as the Employers' representative against Sl. No. 5, replacing the previous representative. This report aims to provide stakeholders with a clear understanding of this specific change and its potential implications. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an analysis of the amendment to the Regional Board for the State of Himachal Pradesh as notified in the Gazette of India on July 1, 2021. This analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification and aims to inform affected industries about the specific changes made to the board's composition. **3. Policy Overview:** This notification amends the existing constitution of the Regional Board for the State of Himachal Pradesh. The original constitution was detailed in Notification No. V3313192009E.IV dated 3rd September, 2019, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part III, Section 4, dated the 11th September, 2019. The core objective of the Regional Board, as inferred from the text, is to manage and oversee the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) scheme at the regional level within Himachal Pradesh, ensuring representation from various stakeholders, including employers. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendment specifically addresses a change in the Employers' representative on the Regional Board. The likely reason for this amendment is either a change in the representative's position within the B.B.N. Employers Industries Association, a change in the Association's nominee, or a need for updated representation to better serve the interests of employers within the region. Without additional context, the exact reason can only be speculated. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This amendment focuses solely on replacing an existing Employers' representative on the Regional Board for Himachal Pradesh. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The entry against Sl. No. 5 under Regulation 101e, which pertains to the Employers' representative on the board. * **New Rule/Provision:** Shri Sanjay Khurana, President, B.B.N. Employers Industries Association Registered, Jharmajri, Near BBNDA Office, Baddi, District Solan, H.P., is now designated as the Employers' representative against Sl. No. 5 under Regulation 101e. * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The change ensures that the Regional Board has a new representative from the B.B.N. Employers Industries Association, potentially bringing a different perspective and priorities to the board's deliberations regarding the ESI scheme in the region. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this amendment are: * The B.B.N. Employers Industries Association and its member industries. * Employees covered under the ESI scheme in the Baddi region of Himachal Pradesh, as their representation on the board is altered. * The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) itself, as it manages the Regional Board. * Other members of the Regional Board, who will be working alongside the new representative. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) and the Chairman of the ESI Corporation are responsible for implementing this change. S. Ravichandran, Insurance Commissioner is noted in the notification. * **Timelines or Procedures:** The amendment is effective from the date of notification (June 23, 2021). The new representative, Shri Sanjay Khurana, would be expected to assume his responsibilities on the Regional Board immediately. No specific procedures are outlined in the provided text beyond the formal notification. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this specific change is likely to ensure continued and effective representation of employers' interests on the Regional Board. The impact of this change will depend on Shri Sanjay Khurana's active participation and his ability to effectively advocate for the concerns of the B.B.N. Employers Industries Association and its member industries. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment to the Regional Board for the State of Himachal Pradesh, as detailed in the provided notification, involves a change in the Employers' representative. Shri Sanjay Khurana's appointment is intended to maintain effective employer representation on the board, playing a key role in overseeing the ESI scheme in the region. This seemingly minor change holds significance for employers and employees within the Baddi region and underscores the importance of stakeholder representation in the effective governance of the ESI scheme.

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