Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) in Madhya Pradesh 2026

Employee and employer LWF contribution, filing frequency, collection cycle, and the governing Act for payroll teams in Madhya Pradesh.

Rs.10

Employee share

Rs.30

Employer share

Rs.40

Total / cycle

Half-Yearly

Frequency

Source: Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1982. Verify the current rate with the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Board before filing.

Key Takeaway Last reviewed: June 2026

What is the LWF contribution in Madhya Pradesh?

In Madhya Pradesh, LWF is Rs.10 (employee) + Rs.30 (employer) = Rs.40 per employee, collected half-yearly (June and December) under the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1982.

Quick Reference

LWF Rates in Madhya Pradesh

Contribution, frequency, cycle, and governing Act at a glance.

Item	Value	Note
Employee contribution	Rs.10	Deducted from salary, shown on payslip
Employer contribution	Rs.30	Added by employer, not on payslip
Total per employee	Rs.40	Per contribution cycle
Frequency	Half-Yearly	How often LWF is collected
Collection cycle	June and December	When the contribution is due
Governing Act	Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1982	State statute that levies LWF
Administered by	Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Board	Receives and spends the fund

Source: Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1982. Verified as on June 2026. State boards revise rates periodically; confirm with the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Board before filing.

How It Works

LWF Deduction and Filing in Madhya Pradesh

Deduct employee share

Deduct Rs.10 from the employee in the half-yearly cycle.

Add employer share

Add Rs.30 as employer cost to reach Rs.40 per employee.

Reconcile headcount

Exclude exempt managerial staff and apprentices before totalling.

Deposit to board

Pay the total to the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Board and file the prescribed return.

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FAQ

Madhya Pradesh LWF FAQs

What is the LWF contribution in Madhya Pradesh for 2026?

Madhya Pradesh charges Rs.10 from the employee and Rs.30 from the employer, a total of Rs.40 per employee. It is collected half-yearly (June and December) under the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1982.

How often is LWF paid in Madhya Pradesh?

LWF in Madhya Pradesh is paid half-yearly. Employers deduct the employee share, add the employer share, and deposit the total to the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Board in the June and December cycle. Verify the exact due date with the board.

Who is exempt from LWF in Madhya Pradesh?

Employees in managerial or supervisory roles above the state wage ceiling are usually exempt, along with apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Check the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1982 for the applicable ceiling and exemption list.

Is LWF shown on the Madhya Pradesh payslip?

Yes. The employee LWF share of Rs.10 appears as a separate deduction on the payslip. The employer share of Rs.30 is not on the payslip but is recorded in payroll registers and the LWF return.

How does factoHR India handle Madhya Pradesh LWF?

factoHR India deducts the Madhya Pradesh LWF share on the payslip, applies the half-yearly cycle, generates the LWF challan, and produces board-ready returns. Rates update when the Madhya Pradesh Labour Welfare Board revises them.

If you employ staff in Madhya Pradesh, the same workforce is also covered by minimum wage rates in Madhya Pradesh, Professional Tax in Madhya Pradesh, working-hour and overtime rules in Madhya Pradesh, and the public holiday calendar for Madhya Pradesh. Keep every Madhya Pradesh statutory obligation aligned across your payroll.