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Statutory EPF and ESIC Compliance & Consultancy for Keonjhar’s Mining & Mineral Ecosystem

City Snap

Keonjhar is one of India’s most tightly monitored mining districts due to iron ore, manganese and high-volume contract labour.

Keonjhar’s Mining Compliance Risks & Strategic Focus

High-output mining combined with contract and piece-rate labour makes Keonjhar a priority audit zone.

i3MS Data Integration & PF Audits

RO Keonjhar correlates i3MS ore dispatch data with PF man-days declared in ECR filings. Any mismatch between production volume and declared workforce triggers a Section 7A inquiry.

EEC-2025 Mining Labour Formalization

Mining, transport and screening contractors can regularize workers missed since 2017 with a ₹100 penalty, protecting eligibility for PSU tenders and lease renewals.

Hazardous Process ESIC Mandate

All mining and quarrying activities are classified as hazardous. ESIC is mandatory from the first employee to shield mine owners from catastrophic injury liability.

Key Mining Zones & Statutory Authority

Mining Clusters

Barbil, Joda and Koira – iron ore and manganese mining with high PE liability.

Crusher & Processing Belt

Banspani and Gandhamardan – screening, crushing and beneficiation units.

Statutory Authority

Regional Office (RO) Keonjhar (Nidhi Bhawan, Mining Road) and ESIC Branch Office Barbil.

Frequently Asked Questions

All mining and industrial activities in Keonjhar district are governed by the Regional Office (RO) Keonjhar.

Yes. Mining-related transport is part of a hazardous industrial chain, so ESIC is mandatory from the first employee in Keonjhar.

From late 2025, Basic + DA must be at least 50% of gross salary. This increases statutory savings but may marginally reduce take-home pay if wages were allowance-heavy.

High. RO Keonjhar requires site-specific PF codes. Using a common code can lead to bill blocks by Principal Employers like OMC or Tata Steel and trigger Section 7A proceedings.