The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to implement a risk-based inspection scheme that will transform how compliance checks are conducted. Central Provident Fund Commissioner Ramesh Krishnamurthy announced that the new system will leverage data analysis to identify establishments at risk of non-compliance, moving away from discretionary inspections. The focus will be on facilitating compliance, with inspections occurring only after repeated non-compliance. The shift to a digital framework aims to streamline processes and reduce human intervention. Labour Secretary Vandana Gurnani emphasized the importance of self-compliance and indicated that inspections will be conducted by various agencies, including the EPFO and the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). This change is part of broader reforms under new labour codes, which will also simplify withdrawal rules and enhance automation in approval processes. However, trade unions have expressed concerns that fewer physical inspections could weaken enforcement of compliance.