{"id":392462,"date":"2026-08-05T17:00:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T11:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=392462"},"modified":"2026-08-05T17:00:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T11:30:43","slug":"esic-clarifies-esi-coverage-educational-medical-institutions-maharashtra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2026\/08\/05\/esic-clarifies-esi-coverage-educational-medical-institutions-maharashtra\/","title":{"rendered":"Schools, Colleges and Hospitals in Maharashtra Covered Under ESI Scheme: ESIC Clarification"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">On 27 July 2026, the Employees&#8217; State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) issued a circular regarding <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">coverage of educational institutions, medical institutions and other establishments in Maharashtra under the Code on Social Security, 2020<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">The circular follows a clarification issued by ESIC Headquarters and directs field offices to ensure coverage of all eligible establishments in accordance with the Code.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">ESIC had earlier put on hold the implementation of the Maharashtra Government&#8217;s notification dated 30 January 2026. It has now clarified that, since the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-9000630911\" target=\"_blank\">Code on Social Security, 2020<\/a> came into force on 21 November 2025, coverage under the ESI Scheme is governed under the Code.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/11\/21\/key-phrase-four-labour-codes\/\" target=\"_blank\">India Implements Four Labour Codes from 21 Nov 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Key Clarifications:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<li>\n<p>ESIC has clarified that <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">no separate notification<\/span> is required to bring establishments within the ambit of the ESI Scheme after implementation of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-9000630911\" target=\"_blank\">Code on Social Security, 2020<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Coverage of establishments is governed by Section 1(4) of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-9000630911\" target=\"_blank\">Code on Social Security, 2020<\/a> read with its First Schedule.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The provisions of the Code apply to all &#8220;<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">establishments<\/span>&#8221; covered under Section 2(29) of the Code, including <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">educational institutions, medical institutions and other establishments<\/span> covered under Section 1(4) read with the First Schedule in Maharashtra.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The liability to pay <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">ESI contributions<\/span> under Section 29 of the Code arises from 21 November 2025, subject to fulfilment of the statutory conditions prescribed under the Code.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">ESIC has directed all field offices and functionaries in Maharashtra to take necessary action for coverage of all eligible establishments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/11\/29\/india-four-labour-codes-overview-explained-scctimes\/\" target=\"_blank\">Complete Guide to Four Labour Codes: Key Reforms, Compliance Checklists &amp; Impact on India&#8217;s Workforce<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">[ESIC Clarification on Coverage under Social Security Code 2020 in Maharashtra, dated 27-7-2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-style: italic;\">ESIC has clarified that eligible educational and medical institutions in Maharashtra fall within the ESI framework under the Social Security Code, 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