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Updated on: Mar 2025
EPFO Advances Pension Processing and Claim Settlements in Srinagar Meeting
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EPFO Advances Pension Processing and Claim Settlements in Srinagar Meeting

Mar 31, 2025

FM Reassures Pensioners No Changes to Existing Pension Rules

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has addressed concerns regarding recent amendments to pension ru...

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Mar 28, 2025
FM Reassures Pensioners No Changes to Existing Pension Rules

EPFO to Roll Out UPI and ATM Withdrawals for PF by May-End

Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO is set to revolutionize the way its members acce...

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Mar 27, 2025
EPFO to Roll Out UPI and ATM Withdrawals for PF by May-End

EPFO Latest Reforms to Streamline Process of Claim Settlement

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has introduced several measures to enhance the eff...

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Mar 25, 2025
EPFO Latest Reforms to Streamline Process of Claim Settlement
Hiring on Fire: EPFO Data Shows Massive Growth in Workforce Participation
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Hiring on Fire: EPFO Data Shows Massive Growth in Workforce Participation

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has released provisional payroll data for January 2025, showing a net addition of 17.89 lakh members. This marks an 11.48% increase compared to December 2024. Year-over-year, net payroll additions grew by 11.67% compared to January 2024. It is indicating more job opportunities and better awareness of employee benefits, supported […]

Mar 21, 2025
EPFO Targets March 31 for EPS- 95 Higher Pension Processing, Over 70% Done
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EPFO Targets March 31 for EPS- 95 Higher Pension Processing, Over 70% Done

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to complete the processing of all applications under Pension on Higher Wages (PoHW) by March 31, 2025. This was confirmed during the 112th meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of the Central Board of Trustees, EPF as a press release on Feb 26. The meeting was chaired […]

Mar 20, 2025
EPFO Pensioners Demand ₹9,000 Minimum Pension for Financial Security
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EPFO Pensioners Demand ₹9,000 Minimum Pension for Financial Security

Pensioners under Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) have intensified their demand for an increase in the minimum monthly pension amount from the current ₹1,000 to ₹9,000. This demand has gained momentum as pensioners across the country, including those in Nashik and Chennai, staged protests and submitted appeals to government authorities. The pensioners argue that the […]

Mar 20, 2025
EPFO Announced Key Reforms in EDLI Scheme to Enhance Benefits
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EPFO Announced Key Reforms in EDLI Scheme to Enhance Benefits

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced key revisions to the Employees’ Deposit Linked Scheme (EDLI) during its 237th Central Board of Trustees (CBT) meeting on February 28, 2025. These changes aim to simplify the process of filing death claims for EPF family members and provide greater financial security. The new modifications will enhance […]

Mar 18, 2025
EPFO Sets Record with 2.16 Crore Auto-Claims in FY 2024-25
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EPFO Sets Record with 2.16 Crore Auto-Claims in FY 2024-25

EPFO has increased the limit for advance claims processed automatically to ₹1 lakh. Earlier, only medical-related claims were allowed under this system, but now housing, education, and marriage advances are also included. As a result, 60% of these claims are now settled automatically within three days. EPFO reached a record high of 2.16 crore auto-claims […]

Mar 17, 2025
EPFO Subscribers to Benefit from ATM-Based PF Withdrawals
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EPFO Subscribers to Benefit from ATM-Based PF Withdrawals

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to introduce a groundbreaking update, EPFO 3.0, which will allow subscribers to withdraw their PF savings directly from ATMs. This innovative system, announced by Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, aims to simplify the withdrawal process, making it as seamless as withdrawing cash from a bank account. The update […]

Mar 13, 2025
EPFO Officials Prohibited from Labour/EPF Consultancy Work
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EPFO Officials Prohibited from Labour/EPF Consultancy Work

Ministry of Labour and Employment has released a notice that strictly prohibits officials and officers of EPFO from engaging in Labour/EPF consultancy work. This ban extends to both direct involvement and indirect participation through family members. The directive is seen as a step towards enhancing accountability and maintaining the ethical standards of the EPFO. The […]

Mar 11, 2025
EPFO Retains 8.25% Interest Rate Amid Pension Hike Demands
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EPFO Retains 8.25% Interest Rate Amid Pension Hike Demands

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced that the interest rate on provident fund (PF) deposits will remain at 8.25% for the financial year 2024-25. This decision, made during the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) meeting on February 28, 2025, is expected to benefit over 70 million EPFO subscribers. Alongside this announcement, the CBT also […]

Mar 10, 2025
EPFO New Rules: Minimum Insurance Payout for Short Service Tenure
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EPFO New Rules: Minimum Insurance Payout for Short Service Tenure

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced significant amendments to Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme, aimed at strengthening financial security for the families of deceased EPF members. These changes were approved during the 237th meeting of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) on February 28, 2025. They are expected to benefit thousands of families […]

Mar 10, 2025
Higher Pension EPS-95 Application, Check Status Step by Step..
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Higher Pension EPS-95 Application, Check Status Step by Step..

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has processed 70% of applications under the Pension on Higher Wages (PoHW) scheme and aims to complete the remaining cases by March 31, 2025. EPFO has stated that a complete assessment can only be made after all higher pension applications are processed. Interim evaluations will continue for every 50,000 demand letters […]

Mar 7, 2025
Higher Pension EPS-95: EPFO Struggles with PoHW Claim Costs
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Higher Pension EPS-95: EPFO Struggles with PoHW Claim Costs

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has raised concerns about a significant financial strain due to higher pension claims. According to an internal note shared with the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), EPFO estimates that it may need ₹1,86,920 crore to settle claims for just 50% of the total applicants. However, workers’ representatives have questioned […]

Mar 3, 2025
Higher Pension EPS-95: EPFO to Process All Applications by March 31
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Higher Pension EPS-95: EPFO to Process All Applications by March 31

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has processed 70% of applications under the Pension on Higher Wages (PoHW) scheme and aims to complete the remaining cases by March 31, 2025. This update was shared during the Executive Committee (EC) meeting of the Central Board of Trustees, EPF, chaired by Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra. […]

Feb 27, 2025