Archive · 24 Sep 2026
ESIC Coverage Expands Across Madhya Pradesh Districts October 1
The government is expanding a health and social security program for workers in Madhya Pradesh.
The program is called ESIC.
Starting October 1, 2026, it will apply across 24 districts that were previously covered only in some areas.
Niwari, which was not previously implemented, will also be included.
Employers and employees at covered workplaces will have to make monthly contributions.
These payments help fund the ESIC system.
Eligible workers will be able to receive benefits under the applicable law.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment announced the change on September 22, 2026.
ESIC contributions will become payable from October 1, 2026, in notified areas across 24 Madhya Pradesh districts.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment issued the notification on September 22, 2026.
The order extends ESIC coverage across the entire areas of 24 districts previously only partially implemented.
Niwari, previously classified as a non-implemented district, has also been included, bringing the total to 25 districts.
Covered employers and employees will contribute under Section 29 and eligible employees will receive applicable ESIC benefits.
- Who
- The Ministry of Labour and Employment, covered employers, and eligible employees in Madhya Pradesh.
- What
- The government is extending ESIC contribution and benefit provisions across 24 districts and Niwari.
- When
- The notification was issued on September 22, 2026, and contributions become payable from October 1, 2026.
- Where
- The entire areas of 24 previously partially implemented Madhya Pradesh districts, plus Niwari.
- Why
- To expand the geographical application of the ESIC contribution and social security benefit framework.
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
- Notification date
- September 22, 2026
- State affected
- Madhya Pradesh
- Districts covered
- 25 in total: 24 previously partially implemented districts and Niwari
- Contributors
- Employers and employees of establishments covered by the notification
- Legal basis
- The third proviso to the First Schedule of the Code on Social Security, 2020
- Employee benefits
- Benefits under Chapter IV relating to the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation, subject to applicable legal conditions
