In ESI progam (Tie central, state, Govt. employee contribute to the fund. Employer's contribution is –

Finance of ESI scheme The scheme is run by contribution by employees and employers and grants from central and state governments - Employers contribution → 4.75% of total wages bills Employee contribution → 1.75% of total wages bills The state government's share of expenditure on medical care is 1/8 of total cost of medical care. The ESI corporations share of expenditure on medical care is 7/8 of total cost of medical care. Note - Employees getting daily wages of below Rs 50 are exempted from payment contribution.