Jharkhand Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) 2026

2026 Jharkhand Not Applicable
Jharkhand, carved out of Bihar in 2000, has not enacted a standalone Labour Welfare Fund Act. Accordingly, no LWF contributions are required from employers or employees in Jharkhand under state law. Central welfare statutes (EPF, ESI, Gratuity) apply as usual.
Governing Act
No standalone LWF Act enacted

No LWF Act Applicable in Jharkhand

No state LWF Act operative in Jharkhand.

Informational Content – Not Legal Advice

This page provides public statutory information as per the Jharkhand LWF Act. Contribution rates are subject to revision by the State Government. Verify with the State Labour Welfare Board or a qualified Labour Law Consultant before making any compliance decision.

Jharkhand LWF FAQs

What about the mining sector in Jharkhand — is there a special welfare fund?
The coal mining sector in Jharkhand may be covered under Central Government welfare boards such as the Coal Mines Provident Fund (CMPF) or the Coal Mines Welfare Fund, which are separate from state LWF Acts and are administered by the Ministry of Coal.

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