The Union Labour Ministry’s nationwide free annual health check-up scheme launched in 2026 primarily targets workers above which age group?

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The correct answer is Option C: 40 years. The Union Labour Ministry launched a nationwide free annual health check-up scheme on 7 May 2026. The scheme targets insured workers above 40 years of age for annual health screening. The scheme is implemented through Employees’ State Insurance Corporation hospitals and affiliated centres. The initiative operates under the Code on Social Security, 2020. The scheme focuses on early detection of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and hypertension. Occupational diseases are also included under the health screening coverage. Treatment and medicines identified during check-ups are provided through Employees’ State Insurance Corporation facilities. The launch event was held at Employees’ State Insurance Corporation Medical College and Hospital, Basaidarapur, Delhi. The scheme was simultaneously launched in 11 other Employees’ State Insurance Corporation hospitals across India. Jaipur Employees’ State Insurance Corporation Medical College screened 300 insured persons on the first day. Medical tests include diabetes screening, blood pressure, cholesterol, anaemia, electrocardiogram, and chest X-ray. The Code on Social Security, 2020 is one of the four Labour Codes in India.

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30 years

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35 years

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45 years

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50 years

The Union Labour Ministry’s nationwide free annual health check-up scheme launched in 2026 primarily targets workers above which age group?

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