Sindh Employee's Social Security Institution
In Pakistan, Social Security Scheme was launched on 1st March, 1967, under West Pakistan Employees' Social Security Ordinance No. X of 1965, with the assistance of the International Labour Organization. The Sindh Employees' Social Security Institution (SESSI), however, came into being on 1st July, 1970 when the Scheme was reorganized on provincial basis after the dissolution of One-Unit. Initially, the Scheme was designed for coverage of textile industry workers of Karachi and Hyderabad. On getting encouraging results later on the Scheme was extended to all other industries and commercial units.
SESSI is a service oriented organization. The function of the Institution is unique in nature for the welfare of labour class. It aims at providing medical care facilities and cash benefits to the secured workers and their dependants.
Medical care occupies the most significant place in the services of SESSI more then 70 % of its budget is spent on providing medical facilities to the secured workers and their dependants. SESSI has made elaborate arrangement for providing these facilities.
Under Social Security Scheme secured workers are entitled to cash sickness benefit, injury benefit, maternity benefit, iddat benefit, disablement gratuity, disablement pension, ex-gratia grant and dependants get survivors' pension and death grant.
As Minister for Labour and Human Resources, Government of Sindh, I reaffirm our commitment to transforming the province’s labour landscape through forward-looking policies, skill development initiatives, and strengthened worker welfare programmes. Our focus remains on the promotion of a safe and productive work environment, enabling social dialogue, and ensuring alignment with international labour standards... Read More
As Minister for Labour and Human Resources, Government of Sindh, I reaffirm our commitment to transforming the province’s labour landscape through forward-looking policies, skill development initiatives, and strengthened worker welfare programmes. Our focus remains on the promotion of a safe and productive work environment, enabling social dialogue, and ensuring alignment with international labour standards... Read More
The general direction and superintendence of the affairs of the Institution vest in a tripartite Governing Body. In its functioning; the Institution is guided by such instructions on questions of policy as may be given to it from time to time by the Government.
Minister for Labour & HR Department / Chairman, Governing Body, SESSI
Commissioner Sindh Employees' Social Security Institution (SESSI)
SESSI provides a range of online systems and digital portals to facilitate employers, employees, and stakeholders. These platforms ensure efficient service delivery, transparency, and easy access to social security services.
Social Security Scheme was launched on 1st March, 1967, under West Pakistan Employees’ Social Security Ordinance No. X of 1965, with the assistance of the International Labour Organization.
Social Security Scheme was launched on 1st March, 1967, under West Pakistan Employees' Social Security Ordinance No. X of 1965, with the assistance of the International Labour Organization.
Directorates are collection of Social Security Contribution.
Hospitals provide special medical care to secured workers.
Circles provide medical care facilities to the secured workers.
Dispensaries provide medical supplies and medical Treatments.
Tender for Supply & Installation of On-Grid Solar System at SESSI Head Office.
Tender for Supply & Installation of On-Grid Solar System at SESSI SS Landhi Hospital.
