In exercise of the powers conferred upon it under sub section 1 of section 97 of the Employees State Insurance Act

## Policy Analysis Report: Extension of Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification from the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) regarding the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana. This notification, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, extends the Yojana for the period 01.07.2021 to 30.06.2022. The key finding is the continuation of the scheme with previously implemented relaxed eligibility conditions and enhanced relief rates. This extension aims to provide continued support to insured persons who have become unemployed. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide an informative analysis of a notification pertaining to the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana, as published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification. **3. Policy Overview:** * This notification pertains to an *amendment* of the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana. * **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the primary objective of this amendment is to *extend* the existing Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana and *maintain* the relaxed eligibility conditions and enhanced relief rates previously in effect. The underlying objective of the overall scheme (inferred) is to provide financial assistance to insured individuals who become unemployed. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **Rationale for Amendment:** The amendment extends a previously existing scheme. This suggests that the previous implementation of the Yojana with relaxed eligibility conditions and enhanced relief rates (during the period 01.07.2020 to 30.06.2021 and earlier periods) was deemed beneficial and warranted continuation. The extension likely aims to continue mitigating the financial hardship faced by insured individuals experiencing unemployment. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * This notification *amends* the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana by: * Extending the scheme's duration to cover the period from 01.07.2021 to 30.06.2022. * Maintaining the "relaxed eligibility conditions and enhanced rate of relief" that were previously notified in Gazette notifications Sl. No. 436 dated 16.10.2020 and Sl. No. 15 dated 11.01.2021. * The *new* rule/provision: The Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana is now extended to cover the period of 01.07.2021 to 30.06.2022 under the same conditions (relaxed eligibility and enhanced rate of relief) that were set in place by the previous gazette notifications. * The *difference* or *effect* of this specific change: The insured population can be assured that the benefits available in previous years under relaxed conditions continue to be available for the specified period. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are: * Insured persons covered under the Employees State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948, who are at risk of or have experienced unemployment. * The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), the implementing body. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency:** Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). * **Timelines:** The extended scheme is valid from 01.07.2021 to 30.06.2022. The public is given 30 days from the publication date (August 13, 2021) to submit objections or suggestions to the ESIC. * **Procedures:** Individuals wishing to file objections or suggestions should address them to Shri S Biswas, Insurance Commissioner, Employees State Insurance Corporation, Panchdeep Bhawan, CIG Marg, New Delhi 110002 or via email at dirpndesic.nic.in. The procedure for claiming relief itself is not detailed in this amendment, but would likely follow the existing procedures outlined in earlier notifications (Sl. No. 436 dated 16.10.2020 and Sl. No. 15 dated 11.01.2021). **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of this amendment is to: * Provide continued financial support to insured individuals experiencing unemployment during the extended period. * Maintain the accessibility of the scheme by retaining the relaxed eligibility conditions. * Minimize potential disruptions in benefit disbursement by continuing the existing enhanced relief rates. The extension provides a sense of security to the affected population by ensuring that support structures stay in place. **9. Conclusion:** The notification extends the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana, ensuring its continued operation with relaxed eligibility conditions and enhanced relief rates until 30.06.2022. This amendment reflects a commitment to supporting insured workers facing unemployment. The extension is significant as it provides continued relief during uncertain economic times and helps maintain the social security net for insured individuals.

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