ESIC's Urgent Push for Aadhaar Seeding of Insured Persons (IPs), Employees, and Pensioners.

The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has recently observed a worrying decline in the Aadhaar seeding process for Insured Persons (IPs), ESIC employees, and pensioners across its Regional Offices (ROs) and Sub-Regional Offices (SROs). Despite clear directives from ESIC headquarters, including a communication from the Benefit Division dated 13-06-2024, the daily Aadhaar seeding count has dropped significantly. This is a matter of concern, as Aadhaar seeding is vital for the smooth and efficient delivery of benefits.


Why is Aadhaar Seeding So Crucial?

Aadhaar seeding ensures that IPs, their dependents, ESIC employees, and pensioners can access ESIC services efficiently. Delays in seeding create bottlenecks, affecting the overall system's operational efficiency and, more importantly, the delivery of benefits to those who rely on them.

To tackle this issue, ESIC has implemented several user-friendly provisions:

1. IP Portal : IPs can now easily seed their Aadhaar and that of their family members through the ESIC IP Portal using the "Aadhaar Seeding for IPs and Dependents" feature. This process is secured by OTP authentication via UIDAI.

2. Employer Portal : Employers are empowered to generate new Insurance Numbers using Aadhaar through OTP or biometric verification. They can also seed Aadhaar numbers for their existing IPs and dependents, ensuring seamless integration.

3. Bulk Aadhaar Seeding for Employers : To streamline the process further, ESIC has introduced Bulk Aadhaar Seeding, allowing employers to upload a pre-defined template with Aadhaar and mobile numbers for multiple IPs at once, drastically reducing manual efforts.

4. Support at ESIC Facilities : All Branch Offices, Dispensaries, and Hospitals under ESIC have been instructed to provide full support to IPs and their families for completing the Aadhaar seeding process. No eligible individual should face barriers in this process.

5. AAA+ Mobile App : For added convenience, the “AAA+” mobile app enables IPs to seed their Aadhaar using OTP or face authentication, providing an alternative for those who may face challenges with traditional verification methods.

The ESIC has directed all Regional Directors and Heads of Sub-Regional Offices to closely monitor Aadhaar seeding progress and address any technical or logistical issues immediately. Falling behind on this process will not be tolerated, and accountability measures will be enforced against non-compliant offices.





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