Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Punjab Government Faces Scrutiny Over ESI Healthcare
The Punjab and Haryana High Court is asking the Punjab government why workers in Mohali aren't getting good healthcare through the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) program.
Workers pay into this program for medical help, but the court found they aren't getting what they need, like easy access to doctors and hospitals.
This isn't the first time the issue has been raised.
An association of workers previously complained in 2016, but the problems continue, leading to the court's intervention again.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a notice to the Punjab government.
The notice concerns inadequate medical facilities under the ESI scheme in Mohali.
The petitioner association alleges workers lack cashless treatment and proper infrastructure.
This follows repeated appeals to various authorities without resolution.
The court previously addressed similar issues in 2016.
- Who
- The Punjab and Haryana High Court and an association of workers.
- What
- Issued notice to the Punjab government regarding inadequate medical facilities under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme in Mohali.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Mohali, Punjab, India
- Why
- To address the lack of cashless treatment, proper infrastructure, and dispensaries for workers, despite collected contributions.
- Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Action
- Issued notice to Punjab government
- Subject
- Poor ESI medical facilities in Mohali
- Petitioner
- Association highlighting the issue
- Previous Petition
- CWP No. 20028 of 2016