ESIC circular U-11016/2/2021-MED-II and III I/4503340/2026 · 13 Oct 2026
Official title
Strengthening of Secondary Care services across all ESIC Hospitals & Medical Colleges
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Check the official recordThe Employees' State Insurance Corporation mandates the standardization of hospital departments and the optimization of infrastructure and manpower across all ESIC hospitals and medical colleges. This directive aims to eliminate external referrals for secondary care services. All ESIC hospitals and field units must comply with the instructions provided in the minutes of the meeting held on 06.10.2026. Deans and Medical Superintendents must finalize all bids by 31.12.2026. They must ensure all mandated services are fully operational by 31.03.2027.
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कर्मचारी राज्य बीमा निगम
(श्रम एवं रोजगार मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार)
EMPLOYEES' STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION
(Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India)
मुख्यालय/HEADQUARTERS
पंचदीप भवन, सीआईजी मार्ग, नई दिल्ली-110002
Panchdeep Bhawan, CIG Marg, New Delhi- 02
Phone No. 011-23604700
Website: www.esic.gov.in
Email: dir-gen@esic.gov.in
Date: 13.10.2026
ESIC Headquarters
Medical Services Division
File No.: U-11016/2/2021-MED-II and III I/4503340/2026
To,
The Deans / Medical Superintendents
All ESIC Medical Colleges & Hospitals
Sir/Madam,
Subject: strengthening of Secondary Care services across all ESIC Hospitals & Medical Colleges.
Please find enclosed the Minutes of the Meeting held on 06.10.2026 held by the Medical Commissioner (Medical Services), ESIC Headquarters. The same is Approved by the Competent Authority for necessary compliance by all the ESIC Hospitals & Field units.
The Minutes lay down directions to standardize Hospital Departments, make optimal use of infrastructure and manpower, and eliminate external referrals for secondary care. All Bids are to be finalized by 31.12.2026 and all mandated services be made fully operational by 31.03.2027.
You are requested to go through the Minutes and take necessary action within the stipulated timelines.
For reference, subsequent guidelines shall be issued by the ESIC Headquarters.
Digitally signed by Srinivasan
Date: 13-10-2026 17:30:24
Dr R.Srinivasan.
Medical Commissioner
Medical Services
ESIC Headquarters
New Delhi
