INCOME TAX23 Sept 2026
Madhya Pradesh workers get healthcare boost: How a new ESIC move benefits thousands in 24 districts from October 1 | Mint
From October 1, 2026, contributions under the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) scheme become payable across notified areas in 24 Madhya Pradesh districts, plus Niwari. This health cover scheme takes monthly payments from employers and employees, based on gross wages. Covered establishments must now pay up, and their workers get Chapter IV benefits. Check whether your unit falls in these areas and prepare payroll.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Ministry of Labour and Employment issued the notification on September 22, 2026, making ESIC contributions payable from October 1, 2026.
- The entire areas of 24 Madhya Pradesh districts, plus Niwari, are now covered, where the scheme was earlier only partly implemented.
- Covered establishments must make contributions under Section 29, and their employees become entitled to benefits under Chapter IV.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Check whether your establishment falls in the notified Madhya Pradesh areas. If it does, plan to add ESIC contributions to your payroll from October 1, 2026, and consider confirming your exact applicability with a qualified professional.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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