The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), vide Circular No. 31/NSI/Educational-Medical Institute/2023/Coord./21, has issued a clarification regarding the Notification under Section 1(5) of the ESI Act, 1948, extending coverage to medical and educational institutions in the Maharashtra Region. The circular provides guidance on the applicability, scope, and implementation of ESI provisions to such establishments, ensuring uniform compliance. Employers operating medical and educational institutes in Maharashtra are advised to review the circular carefully and take necessary steps to ensure adherence to ESI registration and contribution requirements.
