ESICNotification
ESIC coverage extended to 25 districts of Madhya Pradesh from 1 October 2026
ESI coverage has been extended in Madhya Pradesh with effect from 1 October 2026 — Niwari district is newly implemented and 24 districts move from partial to full coverage.
- Date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Type
- Notification
- Issued by
- Ministry of Labour & Employment / ESIC
- Reference
- S.O. 5313(E) dated 28.09.2026; ESIC Circular N-15011/4/2021-P&D
- Effective
- 1 October 2026
- Applies to
- Establishments in the notified districts of Madhya Pradesh that meet ESIC coverage criteria
Key points
- Niwari is newly brought under ESIC implementation.
- 24 districts — including Balaghat, Betul, Chhatarpur, Jhabua, Mandla, Shivpuri and Vidisha — move from partial to full coverage.
- ESIC wage ceiling is unchanged: ₹21,000 per month (₹25,000 for employees with disability).
What employers should do
- Check whether your units in these districts are now within the implemented area.
- Register the establishment and eligible employees, and start contributions from October 2026 where applicable.
To verify: Confirm the district list and coverage scope from the Gazette notification on the ESIC website.
Sources
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Related service
ESIC Registration & Return Filing