2017 · Q87
For the first time in India, medical benefit as a non-cash benefit was provided under
Social Security in IndiaESI Act, 1948
- Athe Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
- Bthe Factories Act, 194 8
- Cthe Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
- Dthe Mines Act, 1952
Explanation
The Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 was the first Indian legislation to provide medical benefit as a non-cash (in-kind) social security benefit to insured workers. The Factories Act, 1948 and Mines Act, 1952 deal with safety and welfare, while the Maternity Benefit Act came later in 1961. Hence A.