This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
In ESI progamme central, state, Govt. employee contribute to the fund. Employer's contribution is ? 
Select and explain. 
A. 5.75%, B. 4.75%, C. 3.75%, D. 2.75%
B: 4.75%
Answer: B: 4.75% 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., 4.75% 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 78 of total cost of medical care. Note - Employees getting daily wages of below Rs 50 are exempted from payment contribution.