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Updated on: Feb 2025
EPFO Extends UAN-Aadhaar Linking Deadline for ELI Scheme Benefits
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EPFO Extends UAN-Aadhaar Linking Deadline for ELI Scheme Benefits

Feb 26, 2025

EPFO to Extend Pension Benefits to Gig and Platform Workers

Ministry of Labour and Employment is set to introduce a policy granting pension benefits to gig and ...

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Feb 8, 2025
EPFO to Extend Pension Benefits to Gig and Platform Workers

Budget - EPF NPS boost Tax Savings for salaried people

Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced updates aimed at providing relief to the mid...

Editorial
Feb 6, 2025
Budget - EPF NPS boost Tax Savings for salaried people

Latest Update EPS- Nearly , People Got Higher Pension

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation EPFO has received a total of ,, applicatio...

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Feb 5, 2025
Latest Update EPS- Nearly , People Got Higher Pension
EPFO Sets New Deadlines for Higher Pension Cases Processing
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EPFO Sets New Deadlines for Higher Pension Cases Processing

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has raised concerns about delays in processing pension applications for higher wages under the Employees’ Pension Scheme. Central Provident Fund Commissioner Ramesh Krishnamurthi emphasized the urgency of addressing these delays, particularly given the Supreme Court’s timeline for completing the process. Despite multiple guidelines issued to streamline the process, progress […]

Jan 21, 2025
EPFO Introduces Member-Friendly PF Transfer Reforms
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EPFO Introduces Member-Friendly PF Transfer Reforms

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced significant reforms to simplify the process of transferring provident fund (PF) accounts. These changes aim to enhance service delivery and ensure ease of living for its members. EPFO: Simplified Transfer Process EPFO has streamlined the PF transfer process by removing the requirement for employer intervention in most cases. […]

Jan 20, 2025
EPFO Rolls Out New Centralized Pension Payments System-CPPS
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EPFO Rolls Out New Centralized Pension Payments System-CPPS

In a major step to improve pension services, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) successfully rolled out the new Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS) under the Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995 in December 2024. This reform ensures seamless pension disbursement for over 68 lakh pensioners across all 122 regional offices. For December 2024, approximately ₹1,570 crore […]

Jan 4, 2025
EPFO Adds 13.41 Lakh Net Members, Youth Dominates
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EPFO Adds 13.41 Lakh Net Members, Youth Dominates

EPFO has reported a significant increase in its membership numbers for October 2024, with a net addition of 13.41 lakh members. This growth is indicative of increased employment opportunities and heightened awareness of employee benefits, bolstered by EPFO’s effective outreach initiatives. EPFO: New Membership and Youth Dominance Out of the total new members, 7.50 lakh […]

Dec 26, 2024
EPFO PF Withdrawal Process with E-Wallets and ATM Access
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EPFO PF Withdrawal Process with E-Wallets and ATM Access

Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is set to revolutionize provident fund (PF) withdrawal process by introducing e-wallet access and ATM withdrawals. This employee-friendly initiative aims to make withdrawals faster and more convenient for millions of employees across India. EPFO PF Withdrawal: Current Process and Challenges Currently, employees have to rely on EPFO portal to receive […]

Dec 21, 2024
EPS-95 Higher Pension Update: Less Than 1% Cases Settled So Far
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EPS-95 Higher Pension Update: Less Than 1% Cases Settled So Far

Supreme Court Ruling and EPFO’s Higher Pension Rollout The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued approximately 16,282 pension payment orders under EPS-95 Higher Pension following the Supreme Court’s November 2022 ruling. The judgment upheld amendments to the EPS, allowing members who were part of the scheme as of September 1, 2014, to contribute 8.33% […]

Dec 3, 2024
EPFO Launches 3.0: Flexibility in Provident Fund Contributions
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EPFO Launches 3.0: Flexibility in Provident Fund Contributions

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to introduce EPFO 3.0, a new initiative that will allow employees to increase their provident fund contributions. This move aims to enhance the retirement savings of employees and provide them with greater financial security in their post-working years. EPFO 3.0: Enhancing Retirement Savings With the introduction of […]

Dec 2, 2024
Labour Ministry Directs EPFO to Prepare for ELI Scheme Launch
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Labour Ministry Directs EPFO to Prepare for ELI Scheme Launch

The Labour Ministry has directed the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) to enhance its IT infrastructure and capacity in preparation for the launch of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme. This initiative is part of a broader government effort to boost employment, as announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget. ELI Scheme: […]

Nov 28, 2024
EPFO to Implement Aadhaar-based OTP for UAN Activation
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EPFO to Implement Aadhaar-based OTP for UAN Activation

Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a directive to Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to ensure the activation of Universal Account Numbers (UAN) for employees using Aadhaar-based One-Time Password (OTP). This initiative is part of the government’s broader push for 100% Aadhaar-based biometric authentication and aims to streamline access to EPFO services. EPFO UAN […]

Nov 22, 2024
EPFO Reports 9.33% Growth in Net Members for September 2024
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EPFO Reports 9.33% Growth in Net Members for September 2024

EPFO has announced a significant increase in its membership numbers for September 2024, with a net addition of 18.81 lakh members. This marks a notable 9.33% year-on-year growth compared to the same month last year. EPFO: New Membership, Growth and Rejoining Members In September 2024, EPFO enrolled around 9.47 lakh new members, representing a 6.22% […]

Nov 21, 2024
EPFO Updates: Key Changes and Their Impact on Subscribers
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EPFO Updates: Key Changes and Their Impact on Subscribers

EPFO has recently introduced several significant updates aimed at improving the ease of access and benefits for its subscribers. These changes are part of the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize the retirement fund system and enhance the overall experience for employees. New EPF Account Rules In May 2024, EPFO announced four major changes to the […]

Nov 12, 2024
EPS New Pension System Pilot Run a Success: Union Minister
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EPS New Pension System Pilot Run a Success: Union Minister

Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, announced the successful completion of the pilot run of the new Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS) under the Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995 (EPS). The pilot run, which took place on October 29-30, 2024, saw the disbursement of over Rs 11 crore […]

Nov 9, 2024