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Implementation of ESI Scheme in entire of 15 districts of Uttar Pradesh

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-26032025-261970) on 26 March 2025, filed under Extra Ordinary, related to the Code on Social Security, 2020. The purpose of this notification is to extend the coverage of the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme to the entire state of Uttar Pradesh, ensuring that more employees have access to medical care and other social security benefits.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-26032025-261970
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
Related Code Code on Social Security, 2020
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2025-03-26

Action Required

Employers in the affected districts must register their establishments under the ESI Scheme and contribute to the fund as per the statutory requirements. They must also ensure that their employees are enrolled and receiving the benefits under the scheme.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
AllManufacturingService Sector

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 85 of the ESI Act, 1948, which may include fines and imprisonment for non-compliance

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948
  • ESI Scheme

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to extend the coverage of the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme to the entire state of Uttar Pradesh, ensuring that more employees have access to medical care and other social security benefits.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a gazette notification for the implementation of the ESI Scheme in all 15 districts of Uttar Pradesh, aiming to provide social security and health insurance benefits to employees. This move is expected to benefit a large number of workers in the region, promoting their health, safety, and welfare.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-26032025-261970)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 26-Mar-2025.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-26032025-261970 about?
The purpose of this notification is to extend the coverage of the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme to the entire state of Uttar Pradesh, ensuring that more employees have access to medical care and other social security benefits.
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-26032025-261970?
Employers in the affected districts must register their establishments under the ESI Scheme and contribute to the fund as per the statutory requirements. They must also ensure that their employees are enrolled and receiving the benefits under the scheme. The compliance deadline is 2025-03-26.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-26032025-261970?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All, Manufacturing, Service Sector sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-26032025-261970?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 85 of the ESI Act, 1948, which may include fines and imprisonment for non-compliance.

Source: egazette.gov.in ·