Home to large-scale infrastructure, steel, and power projects, the focus here is on managing massive Principal\Employer liability for contractors involved in construction and port logistics.

Surat’s Gems and Jewellery industry—spanning diamond cutting, polishing, and jewellery manufacturing—relies heavily on informal labour, leaving a large portion of the workforce outside mandatory ESIC coverage. Under the NWC framework, these workers must now be formally brought into the ESIC system. EPFDesk provides specialized ESIC SPREE 2025 amnesty advisory and implementation support, enabling diamond units to complete formal registrations and utilize the SPREE scheme to clear historical ESIC liabilities.

The Hazira Industrial Area—home to major steel, power, shipping, and port logistics operations—faces high EPF and ESIC exposure due to extensive dependence on contract labour. Principal Employers risk significant liabilities under EPF Section 7A and ESIC Section 45A if contractor contributions are inaccurate or unverified. A dedicated third-party compliance vetting system is essential to audit all vendors operating within Hazira, ensuring that every EPF and ESIC contribution is correctly calculated, deposited, and fully traceable.