The ESI Scheme is based on the principle of  ‘pooling of risks and resources’ in which every contributor, at any given point of time, emerges as a beneficiary or a benefactor and society at large is the net gainer. Employees, employers, State Govts. And the Corporation are the major stake holders in the system of organized and coordinated effort providing social protection to benefactors. The role of employers, in particular remains pivotal to the success of the scheme, be it surveys for coverage, implementation, registration of factories establishments, registration of employees, regular payment of contribution, facilitating inspections and timely action to ensure steady flow of benefits to the employees.