Labour Code Advisor

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Code on Social Security, 2020 →

Coverage of ESI Scheme in the entire area of 06 districts of in the State of Meghalaya.

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-18102025-267028) on 18 October 2025 (issued 17-Oct-2025), filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the Code on Social Security, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to expand the coverage of the ESI Scheme to more districts in Meghalaya, thereby providing medical care and cash benefits in the case of sickness, maternity, disability, and death due to employment injury to a larger population of employees.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-18102025-267028
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
Related Code Code on Social Security, 2020
Download PDF View Original on egazette.gov.in
Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2025-10-17

Action Required

Employers in the specified districts of Meghalaya must register their employees under the ESI Scheme and contribute to the fund as per the regulations. They must also ensure that their employees are aware of the benefits and procedures to avail them.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 85 of the ESI Act, 1948

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • ESI Act, 1948
  • Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to expand the coverage of the ESI Scheme to more districts in Meghalaya, thereby providing medical care and cash benefits in the case of sickness, maternity, disability, and death due to employment injury to a larger population of employees.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a gazette notification to extend the coverage of the ESI Scheme to the entire area of 06 districts in the State of Meghalaya, effective from the date of notification. This move aims to provide social security benefits to employees in these districts, aligning with the government's objective of universalizing social security.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-18102025-267028)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 18-Oct-2025.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-18102025-267028 about?
The purpose of this notification is to expand the coverage of the ESI Scheme to more districts in Meghalaya, thereby providing medical care and cash benefits in the case of sickness, maternity, disability, and death due to employment injury to a larger population of employees.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official gazette PDF is published on egazette.gov.in. An archived copy is also available for download directly from this page, in case the official portal is temporarily unavailable.
Which Labour Code does this notification relate to?
This notification relates to the Code on Social Security, 2020.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-18102025-267028?
Employers in the specified districts of Meghalaya must register their employees under the ESI Scheme and contribute to the fund as per the regulations. They must also ensure that their employees are aware of the benefits and procedures to avail them. The compliance deadline is 2025-10-17.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-18102025-267028?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-18102025-267028?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 85 of the ESI Act, 1948.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·