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Statutory EPF and ESIC Compliance & Consultancy for Bhubaneswar’s IT and Service Hub

City Snap

Bhubaneswar’s IT, startup and healthcare sectors face strict digital audits under the New Labour Code and RO Bhubaneswar enforcement.

Khordha’s Compliance Risks & Strategic Focus (2025)

The shift toward digital payrolls and service-sector dominance has intensified enforcement in Bhubaneswar.

IT / ITeS Wage-Splitting Audits

RO Bhubaneswar is strictly enforcing the 50% Wage Rule. AI-driven audits flag payrolls where Basic + DA is artificially suppressed through allowances.

O-Hub & Startup Formalization

Startups receiving EPF/ESI incentives under Odisha Startup Policy 2025 must maintain 100% digital compliance from Day 1.

Principal Employer Liability – Services

IT campuses, hospitals and universities are liable for PF/ESI defaults of facility management, security and housekeeping vendors.

Key Economic Zones & Statutory Authority

IT & Innovation Hubs

Infocity I & II, STPI Bhubaneswar and Info Valley – IT, ITeS and ESDM firms.

Industrial & MSME Clusters

Mancheswar and Chandaka Industrial Estates – food processing, printing and manufacturing MSMEs.

Education & Healthcare

Patia and central Bhubaneswar – large private universities and hospital workforces.

Statutory Authority

Regional Office (RO) Bhubaneswar (Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan, Janpath) and ESIC Regional Office Bhubaneswar.

Frequently Asked Questions

All establishments in Khordha district, including Infocity, fall under the jurisdiction of the Regional Office (RO) Bhubaneswar.

Yes. If the establishment is in a notified area like Bhubaneswar and has 10 or more employees (including remote staff), ESIC is mandatory.

It allows registration of employees missed since 2017 with a nominal ₹100 penalty, avoiding 100% damages during inspections.

While PF above ₹15,000 is optional, the New Labour Code requires wages to be at least 50% of CTC to avoid disputes during audits.