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Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has officially approved a sevenfold increase in the mi...
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Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has begun crediting 8.25% interest for the financial year 2024–25 into member accounts, significantly ahead of its usual schedule. Traditionally credited between August and September, this year’s update started in early July, with over 96.51% of accounts already updated as of July 8. Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed that the […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a comprehensive strategy to improve its grievance redressal system, aiming to ensure that no complaint or related document remains unattended for more than seven working days. This move comes in response to a surge in stakeholder grievances, with over 2 million complaints registered in FY 2024–25 across various […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has begun crediting 8.25% interest for the financial year 2024–25 into member accounts. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed that the process, which traditionally stretches into the latter half of the year, is expected to be fully completed within this week, marking a significant improvement in operational efficiency. The announcement […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Regional Office in Mangaluru has announced a bold target to enrol 25,000 first-time employees under the newly launched Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, aimed at accelerating formal job creation across the Dakshina Kannada region. The initiative is part of a nationwide rollout of the ELI scheme, introduced in the Union Budget […]
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has increased the auto claim settlement limit from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. This update was shared by Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Highlights The change allows over 7.4 crore members to submit claims for up to Rs 5 lakh for needs like education, medical treatment, […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported a net addition of 19.14 lakh members, according to provisional payroll data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. This marks a 31.31% increase over March 2025 and a 1.17% rise compared to April 2024, signaling improved job creation and growing awareness of social security benefits. EPFO New […]
Central Government has issued a final call to its employees currently enrolled under the National Pension System (NPS) to consider switching to the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) before the June 30, 2025 deadline. The UPS, operational since April 1, 2025, promises assured monthly pensions, enhanced family benefits, and a more secure post-retirement future—marking […]
The Regional Office of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in Chandigarh has handled one of the highest volumes of higher pension applications in the country. This follows a ruling from the Supreme Court on November 4, 2022, which allowed eligible employees to opt for higher pensions under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995. The […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has issued a strong advisory urging its members to avoid unauthorized agents and instead utilize official EPFO portals for secure and free online services. Recent reports reveal that cybercafés and fintech operators are charging members unnecessary fees for EPFO services. These services, however, are officially available for free through EPFO’s […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has streamlined the process for updating employment details, allowing members to modify their date of joining and exit without requiring document uploads or employer approval. This change aims to enhance user convenience, ensuring that EPF members can update their records seamlessly through the Unified Member Portal. Previously, employees had to […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has significantly improved its claim settlement process, resolving nearly 50% of claims within just three days. As of June 5, 2025, the organization has processed 68.96 lakh claims, marking a major milestone in its automation-driven efficiency strategy. EPFO is preparing to increase the automated claim settlement limit from ₹1 lakh […]
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) head office has written to its field offices, raising concern over the very high number of rejected higher pension applications compared to the number of demand letters issued. This letter, sent on May 23, follows instructions from the Ministry of Labour and Employment asking EPFO to audit all rejected […]
