Central
ESINotification regarding the extension of ESI Medical Benefits to Families in Lakshadweep Islands from 1st May 2026
Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-notification-regarding-the-extension-of-esi-medical-benefits-to-families-in-lakshadweep-islands-from-1st-may-2026) on 2026-06-09, filed under ESI. The purpose of this notification is to expand the coverage of the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) scheme to include families in Lakshadweep Islands, thereby promoting social security and welfare among the island's population.
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| Gazette ID | central-notification-regarding-the-extension-of-esi-medical-benefits-to-families-in-lakshadweep-islands-from-1st-may-2026 |
| Category | ESI |
Action Required
Employers in Lakshadweep Islands must ensure that their employees and their families are registered under the ESI scheme and are aware of the extended medical benefits. They must also comply with the necessary procedures and documentation to facilitate the provision of these benefits.
Statutes & Rules Amended
- Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948
- ESI (General) Regulations, 1950
Compliance Impact
| Action Required | Employers in Lakshadweep Islands must ensure that their employees and their families are registered under the ESI scheme and are aware of the extended medical benefits. They must also comply with the necessary procedures and documentation to facilitate the provision of these benefits. |
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Purpose
The purpose of this notification is to expand the coverage of the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) scheme to include families in Lakshadweep Islands, thereby promoting social security and welfare among the island's population.
Summary
The Central Government has issued a notification extending ESI medical benefits to families in Lakshadweep Islands, effective from 1st May 2026, aiming to provide social security and health benefits to the island's population. This move is expected to benefit families of insured persons in the region, providing them with access to medical care and other health-related benefits.