The Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund (MPLWF) is a social security scheme established by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, India, for the welfare of workers in the organized sector. The fund is administered by the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Board.
The primary objective of the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund is to provide financial assistance and welfare benefits to workers and their families in times of need. It aims to improve the socio-economic conditions of workers and promote their well-being. The fund is primarily funded through contributions made by employers and workers.
Employers are required to contribute a specific percentage of their total wage bill to the MPLWF, while workers contribute a nominal amount through deductions from their wages. These contributions are periodically collected and utilized for various welfare measures and benefits.
Some of the benefits provided by the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund include:
- Financial assistance during medical emergencies and for the treatment of specific diseases.
- Maternity benefits for female workers.
- Education assistance for children of workers.
- Housing loan schemes for workers.
- Skill development programs and training for workers.
- Funeral and death benefits for workers.
- Marriage assistance for workers or their children.
The specific benefits and eligibility criteria may vary over time and can be obtained from the official website or the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Board.
Workers can approach the board or their employers for more information and guidance regarding the welfare schemes and contributions. It’s important for workers to be aware of the provisions and procedures to avail of the benefits provided by the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund.
Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund
| Act | The Madhya Pradesh Shram Kalyan Nidhi Adhiniyam, 1982 | ||||
| Rule | The Madhya Pradesh Shram Kalyan Nidhi Rules, 1984 | ||||
| Applicability | Any Employer/Establishment employing one or more employees/persons | ||||
| Frequency | Half Yearly | ||||
| Form | Online | ||||
| Website | http://shramkalyan.mp.gov.in/ | ||||
| Labour Welfare Fund Contribution | |||||
| Category | Employee Contribution | Employer Contribution | Total Contribution | Date Of Deduction | Last Date For Submission |
| All employees except those working in the managerial or supervisory capacity and drawing wages exceeding Rupees Ten Thousand only per month | 10.00 | 30.00 | 40.00 | 30th June | 15th July |
| All employees except those working in the managerial or supervisory capacity and drawing wages exceeding Rupees Ten Thousand only per month | 10.00 | 30.00 | 40.00 | 31st December | 15th January |