ESIC and EPF

ESIC and EPF Coverage for Charitable and Religious Trusts As a charitable and religious trust managing temples in Karnataka with 10 employees, you may be covered under the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) and Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) schemes.

ESIC Coverage -

*Applicability*: ESIC coverage is mandatory for establishments with 10 or more employees. - *Exemptions*: Certain types of establishments, such as those engaged in charitable or religious activities, may be exempt from ESIC coverage. -

*Karnataka State*: In Karnataka, ESIC coverage may be applicable to charitable and religious trusts with 10 or more employees [1]. EPF Coverage - *Applicability*: EPF coverage is mandatory for establishments with 20 or more employees. -

*Exemptions*: Certain types of establishments, such as those engaged in charitable or religious activities, may be exempt from EPF coverage. -

*Karnataka State*: In Karnataka, EPF coverage may be applicable to charitable and religious trusts with 20 or more employees [2].

Mandatory for Employees - *ESIC*: If your trust is covered under ESIC, it is mandatory for your employees to be registered and contribute to the scheme. -

*EPF*: If your trust is covered under EPF, it is mandatory for your employees to be registered and contribute to the scheme.