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Government of India has received formal representations from trade unions, pensioners associations,...
Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has reported its highest-ever monthly net member addit...
Ministry of Labour and Employment has formally notified relaxed eligibility criteria for Employees ...
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is reportedly considering a proposal to allow full or partial withdrawal of Provident Fund (PF) balances after 10 years of service. If implemented, this would mark a significant departure from the current rules, which restrict full withdrawal to retirement at age 58 or prolonged unemployment. EPFO Current Rules vs Proposed […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has officially approved a sevenfold increase in the minimum monthly pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95)—from ₹1,000 to ₹7,500. The hike, effective April 2025, will benefit over 78 lakh pensioners across India, offering substantial financial relief amid rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures. EPFO: Why the Pension Hike Was Needed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has once again extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar to bank accounts for beneficiaries of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme. The new deadline, set for June 30, 2025, aims to ensure that all eligible employees can access financial benefits under the scheme. This extension follows multiple deadline shifts since […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for Universal Account Number (UAN) activation under the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to June 30, 2025. This extension provides additional time for employees to activate their UAN and link it with Aadhaar and their bank accounts, ensuring access to EPF benefits and financial incentives. The […]
