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Statutory EPF and ESIC Compliance & Consultancy for Chhattisgarh’s Emerging Industrial Districts
Ethanol production, food processing and tribal-area mining are driving enforcement in Chhattisgarh’s newest and most sensitive districts.
Regional Thrust Zones & High-Stakes Compliance Risks
The 2024–2029 Industrial Policy has intensified enforcement across new districts.
Agri-Industrial Belt – Ethanol & Sugar
Bemetara, Kawardha and Mungeli ethanol and sugar units face strict audits on seasonal and piece-rate labour under the unified wage definition.
Hazardous Process ESIC Mandate
Ethanol production is classified as hazardous, requiring ESIC coverage from the first employee under the Social Security Code 2025.
Southern Tribal & Mining Frontier
Bastar, Dantewada, Sukma and Bijapur mining contractors face PE liability and ISMW scrutiny for cross-border labour movement.
New District Formation & First-Time Audits
First Statutory Audits
Sakti, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh, GPM and Khairagarh units are facing first-time PF/ESI audits driven by GST-based data mapping.
New Wage Code – 50% Rule
Allowance-heavy contractor payrolls are being restructured to meet the mandatory 50% Basic + DA threshold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sakti falls under the jurisdiction of the Regional Office (RO) Bilaspur.
Yes, if they employ 10 or more workers. In hazardous process zones, ESIC applies from the first employee.
It allows regularization of workers from 2017–2025 with a ₹100 penalty, ensuring eligibility for PSU and NMDC contracts.
From late 2025, Basic + DA must be at least 50% of gross salary, preventing suppression of statutory contributions.