Coimbatore Corporation to hold special camps to correct ESI record errors for contract workers
The Corporation employs over 3,400 contract conservancy workers. A portion of their wages is deducted towards ESI contributions, entitling them to medical benefits.
Workers said that ESI identity cards were not issued for several years despite repeated demands. Following protests and pressure from trade unions, ESI certificates were issued last year. However, many of these documents reportedly contain errors, including incorrect mobile numbers, marital status mismatches, and outdated information. In some cases, names of deceased parents have been listed as active dependents.
Due to these discrepancies, several workers have been denied timely medical assistance or have faced delays in treatment.
Corporation Commissioner M. Sivaguru Prabakaran said ward wise special camps will be held to assist workers in updating their ESI records, including name corrections and addition of valid family members. He added that the issue would be resolved within 10 days.
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