In light of the non-functioning of certain establishments during the Covid-19 period, the Employees’ State Insurance (Central) Rules, 1950 has been amended with respective effect from January 1, 2021 (and operational till June 30, 2021) to relax the contributory conditions for availing the sickness and maternity benefits by insured persons for the benefit period between January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021.
