AI SummaryMeghalaya government runs the Employees State Insurance (ESI) Scheme portal at megesis.nic.in. Under this scheme, the labour department provides social security and medical care services to all ESI beneficiaries of the state. The scheme has now been extended to cover all districts of Meghalaya with effect from 1 April 2026, which is a big step for workers across the state.
Many labourers who belong to the poor and left out sections of society are not aware of the ESIC benefits available to them. So the state government launched this ESI Scheme portal at megesis.nic.in to spread information and make it easier for eligible workers to apply. ESIS Meghalaya is a many-sided social security scheme for the welfare of the labour class and weaker sections, and people under it can get two types of benefits, cash benefits and medical benefits.
Meghalaya Employees State Insurance (ESI) Scheme - Application Form
To get the ESI Scheme benefits, candidates need to download the application forms and submit them to the concerned authority. The official portal also allows digital registration through the ESIC and Shram Suvidha portals. Below is the complete procedure to download the application form online.
STEP 1 - Visit the official ESI Scheme portal at https://megesis.nic.in.
STEP 2 - On the homepage, click on the "Download Forms" option present in the header, or directly open the ESI Scheme Application Form Download page.
STEP 3 - There are 2 types of downloadable forms, the Reimbursement Form and Essential Certificate. Click on their respective links to download the ESI Scheme forms.
Meghalaya ESI Scheme Reimbursement Form will appear as follows.
Meghalaya ESIS Essential Certificate Form will appear as follows.
The Employees State Insurance Scheme (ESIS) Meghalaya was implemented from September 1980 in the Shillong area and was extended to Byrnihat in May 2005. With the latest move, the scheme now covers all districts of the state from 1 April 2026.
Meghalaya ESIS Scheme Cash and Medical Benefits
Under the ESI Scheme, labourers are entitled to 2 types of benefits, cash and medical benefits. Cash benefits include the following.
- Sickness Benefit, Extended Sickness Benefit and Enhanced Sickness Benefit for workers who fall ill and lose wages.
- Maternity Benefit for women workers during pregnancy and after childbirth.
- Dependent Benefit for the family in case of death due to employment injury.
- Disablement Benefit and Funeral Benefit for workers and their families.
All these cash benefits are administered by the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) through their local offices in Shillong and Byrnihat. Medical benefits are provided to insured persons through dispensaries set up by the state government. There are 361 establishments covered under the Shillong ESI Dispensary and 132 establishments covered under Byrnihat. The beneficiaries get reasonable medical, surgical and obstetric treatment as per the live list made by the Regional Office of the ESI Corporation.
Any insured person along with his family members can get medical benefits, and there is no ceiling on the expenditure of treatment. Medical care is also provided to retired and permanently disabled insured persons or their spouses on payment of a token annual premium of Rs 120. Employees State Insurance Scheme (ESIS) details can be accessed at https://megesis.nic.in/schemes.html.
ESI Scheme Coverage Across Meghalaya in 2026
As per the latest update, the ESI Scheme now covers the entire state of Meghalaya. Currently the state has 28,263 insured persons covering around 1.1 lakh beneficiaries and 1,982 employers. Healthcare services are available through dispensaries in Shillong and Byrnihat, supported by Bethany Hospital and the PA Sangma International Medical College and Hospital. To support the expansion, new Dispensary-cum-Branch Offices have been approved for Jowai, Tura, Nongstoin and Khliehriat, and plans are underway to build a 100-bedded ESIC hospital in Shillong.
Registration is fully digital through the ESIC and Shram Suvidha portals. Establishments with 10 or more employees are required to register. Workers earning up to Rs 21,000 per month, and up to Rs 25,000 for persons with disabilities, are eligible. The contribution rates are set at 0.75% for employees and 3.25% for employers.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Employees State Insurance (ESI) Scheme, Meghalaya |
| Official Portal | megesis.nic.in |
| Implemented Since | September 1980 in Shillong |
| Statewide Coverage | All districts from 1 April 2026 |
| Insured Persons | 28,263 |
| Beneficiaries | Around 1.1 lakh |
| Eligibility | Workers earning up to Rs 21,000 per month |
| Contribution | 0.75% employee, 3.25% employer |
| Application Mode | Online via ESIC and Shram Suvidha portals |
For more details, check the Employees State Insurance (ESI) Scheme rules and regulations at https://megesis.nic.in/rules.html or access the official portal at https://megesis.nic.in.
Is the ESI Scheme available in all districts of Meghalaya?
Yes. The ESI Scheme was extended to all districts of Meghalaya with effect from 1 April 2026. Earlier it was limited to East Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi.
Who is eligible for the ESI Scheme in Meghalaya?
Workers earning up to Rs 21,000 per month, and up to Rs 25,000 for persons with disabilities, are eligible. Establishments with 10 or more employees are required to register.
How can a worker register for the ESI Scheme?
Registration is fully digital through the ESIC and Shram Suvidha portals. Forms can also be downloaded from the official portal at megesis.nic.in.