Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to Launch Nationwide Free Annual Health Check-Up Initiative on May 7

**Executive Summary** Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will launch a nationwide Free Annual Health Check-Up Initiative for workers on May 7, 2026. Anchored in the four New Labour Codes, the program mandates health screenings for workers aged 40 and above and those in hazardous occupations. The initiative aims to enhance social security and workforce well-being through early diagnosis and systematic health monitoring across ESIC hospitals. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Launch Details** * The initiative will be formally inaugurated at the ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi. * Simultaneous launch events will occur at 11 other ESIC hospitals across the country, attended by state dignitaries and officials. * **Eligibility and Mandates** * **Age-based Mandate:** Annual health check-ups are mandatory for all workers aged 40 years and above. * **Hazardous Operations:** Medical check-ups are mandatory regardless of age for workers handling chemicals, toxic substances, or heavy machinery. * **Legislative and Strategic Framework** * The initiative is part of the four New Labour Codes which consolidate 29 central labour laws to simplify compliance and expand social security. * The rollout aligns with the "Shramev Jayate" framework, focusing on the dignity of labour and the vision of "Viksit Bharat 2047." * **Healthcare Objectives** * Primary focus on early diagnosis, preventive healthcare, and continuous health monitoring. * Commitment to the systematic maintenance of health records to ensure long-term workforce well-being. * Utilization of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) extensive hospital network for service delivery. **Impact Analysis** **Workers (Aged 40+ and those in Hazardous Roles)** **Impact** They receive free access to mandatory preventive healthcare and early diagnosis, ensuring better long-term health outcomes and systematic record-keeping. **Action Required** Eligible workers must undergo the mandatory annual medical examinations as prescribed under the new labour framework. **Unorganized, Gig, and Platform Workers** **Impact** The Code on Social Security, 2020, extends coverage and ESIC benefits to these previously excluded groups through the establishment of a Social Security Fund. **Action Required** These workers need to transition into the formalized social security ambit to access expanded benefits and healthcare services. **Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)** **Impact** ESIC's network of hospitals becomes the primary infrastructure for delivering nationwide health check-ups and monitoring workforce health. **Action Required** ESIC must coordinate simultaneous launches across multiple states and maintain an extensive system for health record management and periodic monitoring. **Employers** **Impact** The new codes simplify compliance by consolidating 29 laws into four pillars while introducing mandatory health check-up requirements for their workforce. **Action Required** Employers must ensure compliance with the mandatory health check-up provisions for workers aged 40+ and those in dangerous operations.

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