Aadhaar Authentication Made Mandatory for ESIC Beneficiaries to Access Benefits
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has mandated Aadhaar authentication for Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries under Section 142 of the Code on Social Security, 2020. Beneficiaries must link their Aadhaar with their ESIC Pehchan Card to maintain uninterrupted access to social security and healthcare benefits. The linking process can be completed online via the ESIC portal by logging in and authenticating with an OTP sent to the Aadhaar-linked mobile number. This step aims to ensure seamless access to ESIC services.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 35/100.
Outlets measured: zeenews, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 8 Sept, 11:49 am. Other outlets followed.