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Madhya Pradesh Expands ESIC Coverage Across 24 Districts
The government is expanding health and social security coverage in Madhya Pradesh.
Starting October 1, 2026, certain workplaces in 24 districts will join the ESIC system.
Employers and employees will both pay into the scheme each month.
The amount is based on the employee’s gross monthly wages.
The money helps support healthcare and financial protection for eligible workers.
The districts were previously covered only in some areas.
Niwari is also being added after being classified as non-implemented.
Workers in covered workplaces can receive ESIC benefits if they meet the legal conditions.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment announced the change on September 22, 2026.
ESIC contributions will become payable in specified areas of 24 Madhya Pradesh districts from October 1, 2026.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment issued the notification on September 22, 2026.
The order extends ESIC provisions across entire districts previously covered only partially.
Niwari, previously classified as non-implemented, has also been brought under the framework.
Covered employers and eligible employees will contribute and receive applicable ESIC benefits under the law.
- Who
- The Ministry of Labour and Employment, ESIC-covered employers, and eligible employees in specified Madhya Pradesh areas.
- What
- The government is extending ESIC contribution requirements and related benefits to specified areas in 24 districts, along with Niwari.
- Where
- Specified areas across 24 Madhya Pradesh districts, plus Niwari.
- When
- The notification was issued on September 22, 2026, and contributions become payable from October 1, 2026.
- Why
- To bring the notified establishments and eligible employees under the applicable ESIC social security and health insurance framework.
Key facts
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
- Notification date
- September 22, 2026
- State affected
- Madhya Pradesh
- Districts covered
- 24 districts
- Additional area
- Niwari, previously classified as non-implemented
- Contributors
- Covered employers and employees
- Legal basis
- The third proviso to the First Schedule of the Code on Social Security, 2020, with contributions under Section 29
Sources
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