Annual Health Check-Up Initiative: Free health screenings for workers aged 40 and above

Key facts

• Union Minister of Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya will launch the nationwide free 'Annual Health Check-Up Initiative' for workers aged 40 years and above on May 7, 2026.
• The initiative will be formally inaugurated from the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College & Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, with simultaneous events at 11 other ESIC hospitals across the country.
• The initiative is aligned with the 'Shramev Jayate' framework and the four New Labour Codes, which consolidate 29 central labour laws.
• The Code on Social Security, 2020, extends coverage to unorganised, gig, and platform workers and establishes a Social Security Fund.
• Medical check-ups are mandatory irrespective of age for workers engaged in hazardous or dangerous operations, including those handling chemicals, toxic substances, or heavy machinery.