ENA State 2025-11-25 13:32:31 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Lucknow, Nov 25 (KNN)</strong> The Uttar Pradesh government has rolled out a new risk-based inspection framework for industrial establishments, aiming to reduce procedural delays and prevent harassment during compliance checks. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The system replaces the 2017 inspection mechanism and is expected to streamline regulatory processes for businesses across the state, reported Jagran Josh.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Under the revised framework, low-risk units will face inspections only once in five years, while medium-risk industries will be assessed through third-party audits instead of routine departmental checks. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Startup units have been granted a 10-year exemption from inspections, barring cases involving complaints or accidents.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The new policy is designed to promote industrial competitiveness, strengthen worker safety, and improve the states Ease of Doing Business ranking. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The framework formalises self-certification and third-party audits to reduce physical inspections. For low-risk units, only 20 percent will be randomly checked, and employers must get a 48-hour advance notice.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Applications made on the Labour Department portal will be cleared automatically if no response comes within 60 days. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Industries opting for third-party audits will be exempt from inspections for three years after submitting their report.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Labour Department has issued detailed guidelines for implementation. Principal Secretary Dr. M.K. Shanmugha Sundaram has directed field officers to adopt the new system with immediate effect.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As part of the rollout, medium-risk industries can voluntarily register for third-party audits to demonstrate compliance with labour and technical norms. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Auditor firms recognized by the Labour Department will be required to deposit a security amount of Rs 1 lakh, valid for two years, which may be forfeited in case of inaccurate reporting.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Officials expect the new mechanism to offer a transparent, predictable, and industry-friendly compliance environment, while ensuring that workforce welfare standards remain protected.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 44188 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/up-adopts-risk-based-model-for-industrial-inspections-expanding-third-party-audits 2025-11-25 13:32:31 knnindia.co.in