The statutory corporate authority, named Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), established by the Employees State Insurance Act 1948, is been conferred with the responsibility of ensuring smooth administration of the Scheme. The ESI scheme is a self-financed comprehensive social security initiative introduced to ensure financial security of employees insured under the scheme. It offers medical benefits to the insured and his/her dependent family members against certain specific illnesses, death due to physical injuries at the workplace, and temporary and permanent disabilities.