24 December 2010
As a part of computerization, modernization& automation of ESI Corporation has launched a project called “Project panchadeep” to increase the performance of the scheme and faster benefits to the insured employees. The computerization project is undertaken by WIPRO Technologies. For this purpose the employer code has been converted in to 17 digits. This code will be available at your branch office or at regional office.
A fresh declaration (from1) has to be submitted for the purposes of issuance of Smart card.
All employees and his /her family (if required) will be given a smart card instead of traditional paper card as a part of computerization. Smart card is a plastic card just like ATM Card. The smart card will be issued with updated details of the employee and his family members. For the issuance of smart card an up to date database is created, for this purpose all employers are required to get filled a fresh declaration form in form 1from employees and handed over to ESIC branch office.
After entering all data in to system, an enrollment camp will be organized for taking family photograph and getting bio-metric details. The smart card will be delivered to employees on to his doorstep. Two cards will be issued one for insured person and other one for his family members who is eligible under the scheme
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