Mohali, Sept. 23 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday sought response from Centre on a plea demanding proper medical facilities and infrastructure for industrial workers in Mohali.

The plea filed by Mohali Industry Association, demands proper staff and facilities at ESI hospital Phase 7 and opening of dispensaries in Kurali, Gharuan Majri and Phase 11 areas. According to the plea, there are 3.34 lakh insured workers in industrial units of Mohali, while the Phase-7 facility is a merely 30-bed facility.

As per Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) guidelines, the district should have a 400-bed hospital, the plea said seeking court's intervention. Under the Employees State Insurance Act 1948, ensured workers are provided wi...