1. Min no of emp required: For Pune Region Maharashtra: " applies to all non-seasonal factories/ establishment employing 10/20 or more persons again establishments employing 20 or more persons for wages and falling within the scope of an implemented geographical area.
As of now, employees of factories/ establishments, that fall within the ambit of coverage, and earning wages not exceeding Rs. 21,000/- per month are covered under the ESI Scheme."
2. Nature of Business: other than prev inclusion has been extended to
i. Shops
ii. Hotels & Restaurants, Clubs
iii. Cinemas, including preview theatres
iv. Newspaper establishments
v. Road Motor Transport establishments
3. Coverage as on number:
i. Voluntary contribution may be done even if 1 emp is there
ii. Establishment(not factory), If total emp = 25( or 20 or 21) and emp with wages <= 21000 are 19( or 18 or 15) - it will still fall under esic coverage