Central
ESINotification of the Employees Deposit Linked Insurance(EDLI) Scheme, 2026
Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-notification-of-the-employees-deposit-linked-insurance-edli-scheme-2026) on 2026-06-29, filed under ESI. The purpose of this notification is to amend and update the provisions of the EDLI Scheme to provide better social security benefits to insured employees.
| Issue Date | |
| Published | |
| Gazette ID | central-notification-of-the-employees-deposit-linked-insurance-edli-scheme-2026 |
| Category | ESI |
Action Required
Employers must ensure compliance with the amended EDLI Scheme provisions and pay the required premiums to provide life insurance benefits to their insured employees. They must also update their records and notify their employees about the changes.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- ESI Act
- EDLI Scheme
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers must ensure compliance with the amended EDLI Scheme provisions and pay the required premiums to provide life insurance benefits to their insured employees. They must also update their records and notify their employees about the changes. |
Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to amend and update the provisions of the EDLI Scheme to provide better social security benefits to insured employees.
Summary
The Central Government has issued a notification regarding the Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme, 2026, which is an amendment to the existing ESI Act. This scheme provides life insurance benefits to insured employees in case of their death, with the premium being paid by the employer.