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PGIMER's Contract Staff Denied Medical Benefits
23 Jan
Summary
- 3,500 contract workers at PGIMER face hazardous conditions.
- Workers lack medical benefits, unlike regular staff.
- Exemptions for PGIMER tied to equal wages and facilities.
Approximately 3,500 contractual workers at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) continue to labor under hazardous conditions, denied essential medical benefits. These workers, performing roles such as hospital attendants, security guards, and sanitation staff, are exposed to infectious diseases in high-risk zones like isolation wards and operation theatres. Their situation has worsened over the past three to four years, particularly after their salaries surpassed the ₹21,000 threshold, disqualifying them from Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) coverage.
