New Labour Laws Beneficial for All: Deepak Chaurasia

Udaipur. “The implementation of the new labour provisions will benefit both employers and employees. All employers are requested to ensure ESIC registration and compliance for all eligible employees as per the new wage norms. The new Labour Code has come into force from November 21, 2025, and compliance is expected from the same date,” said Mr. Deepak Chaurasia, Joint Director, ESIC.

This information was shared during an interactive seminar organized by the Udaipur Chamber of Commerce & Industry (UCCII) at the Pyrotech Temptations Hall, UCCII Building, on the topic ‘Impact of New Labour Laws on Industry and Business’.

At the beginning of the programme, UCCII President Mr. Manish Galundia welcomed the participants and stated that the objective of the seminar was to create awareness among the industry and business community regarding the provisions of the new labour laws implemented by the Central Government. He emphasized that these new labour laws are in the interest of both industry and employees.

Key Highlights of ESIC Reforms under the New Labour Laws

Joint Director, ESIC, Mr. Deepak Chaurasia, through a PowerPoint presentation, explained the major changes in ESIC after the implementation of the new labour laws:

• New Definition of Wages: Basic pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), and retaining allowance will be included in wages. Certain allowances will be excluded, but only up to 50% of total wages. Any amount exceeding this limit will be added to wages. Under these norms, employees earning up to ₹21,000 will be covered under ESIC.

• Voluntary Coverage: Establishments with fewer than 10 employees can now voluntarily opt for ESIC coverage.

• Hazardous Waste Emitting Units: ESIC will be applicable even if there is only one employee in identified hazardous waste–emitting units.

• Mining Sector: ESIC will apply to mining-related units employing 10 or more workers.

Employers were urged to ensure timely registration and compliance of eligible employees as per the new wage norms, and mining units were advised to complete ESIC registration at the earliest. It was also informed that under the ESIC SPREE Scheme, registrations completed by December 31, 2025, will not attract claims for past liabilities.

During the open discussion session, participants raised technical queries related to wage definitions and allowances, which were satisfactorily addressed by ESIC officials. Mr. Heer Singh Rao, Branch Manager, ESIC Udaipur, also briefed participants about the SPREE 2025 Scheme.

Provident Fund Session

In the second session, Mr. G.L. Nagda, PS, PF Department, presented details of the Prime Minister Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana through a PowerPoint presentation. Enforcement Officer Mr. Premchand Deshantri explained the online registration process on the PF department portal to avail benefits under the scheme.

PF Commissioner Mr. Ajay Kumar Yadav, in his address, appealed to entrepreneurs of the division to contribute to industrial growth by generating new employment under the scheme.

During the interactive discussion, Joint Director ESIC Mr. Deepak Chaurasia and PF Department PS Mr. G.L. Nagda responded to questions raised by participants. Former UCCII President Mr. M.L. Lunawat also shared his views.

The programme was conducted by Mr. Ashish Chhabda, Honorary Secretary, UCCII. Around 85 participants from various industrial units and business establishments attended the seminar. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Senior Vice President Mr. Sandeep Bapna.