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For millions of formal sector employees in India, the Employee Provident Fund Organization EPFO po...
In a landmark ruling that provides significant relief to thousands of pensioners, the Supreme Court ...
In a significant move to clear the massive backlog of unclaimed funds, the Ministry of Labour and Em...
The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment recently provided comprehensive replies in the Lok Sabha, addressing three crucial and long-standing demands from organized sector employees and pensioners: increasing the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) wage ceiling, hiking the minimum pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95), and the ongoing implementation of the higher pension option. EPF […]
Punjab and Haryana High Court has unequivocally stated that any recovery of excess amounts from a pension holder’s monthly payment cannot be made without their express written consent or without issuing a prior notice. The court sternly observed that such abrupt, uncommunicated deductions “undermine the economic dignity and emotional stability” of post-retirement life. The ruling was delivered by […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recorded its highest-ever net addition of formal jobs in June 2025, with 21.89 lakh members added to its payroll. This marks the strongest monthly growth since EPFO began publishing payroll data in April 2018, signaling a robust expansion in India’s formal workforce. According to provisional data released by the […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a significant increase in the ex-gratia amount provided under its Death Relief Fund. Effective April 1, 2025, the ex-gratia benefit for Central Board employees who die while in service has been raised from ₹8.8 lakh to ₹15 lakh. The amount will be disbursed to the nominee or legal […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on August 15, 2025, announced the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)—a large employment-linked programme designed to accelerate private-sector hiring. The plan has a financial outlay of about ₹1 lakh crore (₹99,446 crore). It targets the creation of more than 3.5 […]
Starting August 1, 2025, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made it mandatory for members to activate their Universal Account Number (UAN) through the UMANG mobile app, using Aadhaar-based face authentication. This move marks a significant shift toward a fully digital and self-service model for accessing EPFO services, eliminating the need for employer intervention […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has completed the processing of 15.24 lakh applications for higher pension entitlements, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling dated November 4, 2022. As of July 16, 2025, the EPFO has processed 98.5% of these claims, but the outcome has sparked widespread concern: over 11 lakh applications were rejected, while just […]
Government of India has received formal representations from trade unions, pensioners’ associations, and public representatives requesting an increase in the minimum monthly pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995. The current minimum pension stands at ₹1,000 per month, a figure that has remained unchanged since its introduction in September 2014. While no official decision […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reported its highest-ever monthly net member addition of 20.06 lakh in May 2025. This figure includes 9.42 lakh new subscribers, reflecting a surge in workforce formalization and heightened awareness of social security benefits. The data, released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, underscores the impact of targeted outreach […]
Ministry of Labour and Employment has formally notified relaxed eligibility criteria for Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme under Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The Central Board of Trustees approved these changes in February 2025, and they were officially notified on July 18. They aim to strengthen financial protection for families of deceased employees, especially […]
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 […]
