India to Launch Free Annual Health Check-Up Initiative for Workers Over 40
Mansukh Mandaviya to launch nationwide free Annual Health Check-Up Initiative on Thursday
The Economic Times
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Union Minister of Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya will launch a nationwide free 'Annual Health Check-Up Initiative' for workers aged 40 and above on May 7, 2026. The program aims to enhance healthcare access and preventive measures under the new Labour Codes, promoting the well-being of India's workforce.
- 01The initiative targets workers aged 40 and above, offering free annual health check-ups.
- 02Launch event scheduled for May 7, 2026, at ESIC Medical College & Hospital in New Delhi.
- 03Aligned with Prime Minister Modi's vision under the 'Shramev Jayate' framework.
- 04Mandatory check-ups for workers in hazardous jobs, regardless of age.
- 05Part of broader reforms introduced by the new Labour Codes to enhance social security.
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On May 7, 2026, Union Minister of Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya will launch a nationwide free 'Annual Health Check-Up Initiative' aimed at workers aged 40 years and above. The initiative will be inaugurated at the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College & Hospital in Basaidarapur, New Delhi, with simultaneous events at 11 other ESIC hospitals across India. This program is part of the new Labour Codes, which consolidate 29 central labour laws into four pillars, focusing on simplifying compliance and expanding social security. The initiative emphasizes early diagnosis and preventive healthcare, particularly for workers in hazardous jobs, who will require mandatory check-ups regardless of age. This effort is aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of enhancing the dignity of labor and improving healthcare access, contributing to the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
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This initiative will significantly enhance healthcare access for older workers, ensuring preventive measures and early diagnosis, which could lead to better health outcomes and productivity.
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