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Labour Welfare Fund in Odisha

Applicability, contribution rates, registration, and employee benefits under the Odisha Labour Welfare Fund Act, 2005.

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In Odisha, the Labour Welfare Fund is paid half-yearly under the Odisha Labour Welfare Fund Act, 2005. Employee share: ₹20. Employer share: ₹40. It is deposited for the periods ending 30 June and 31 December, due by 15 July and 15 January. Applies to: Establishments with 20 or more workers in Odisha.

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Odisha Labour Welfare Fund

The Odisha Labour Welfare Fund is a state-administered welfare scheme created under the Odisha Labour Welfare Fund Act, 2005 and the Odisha Labour Welfare Fund Rules, managed by the Odisha Labour Welfare Board. It funds welfare services — medical, educational, and social security benefits — for eligible workers.

Applicability

Establishments with 20 or more workers in Odisha.

Contribution Structure

CyclePayment ModeEmployeeEmployerTotalDue Date
30 June (Half-Yearly)Online₹20₹40₹6015 July
31 December (Half-Yearly)Online₹20₹40₹6015 January

Ratio: 1 : 2 · Annual total per employee: ₹120

FAQs — Odisha LWF

What is the Odisha LWF rate?

Employee: ₹20, Employer: ₹40 half-yearly, total ₹60 per half-year.