Question

    Which of the following legislations was based on the

    recommendations of the B.P. Adarkar Committee Report? 
    A Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Employees’ Provident Funds Act, 1952 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • The B.P. Adarkar Committee (1943) was appointed by the Government of India to create a scheme of health insurance for industrial workers. • The committee recommended a comprehensive social insurance scheme covering: o Medical care o Cash benefits during sickness o Maternity benefits o Employment injury benefits These recommendations formed the basis of the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948, which created the ESI Scheme—India’s first major social security legislation for workers.

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