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Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded a net addition of 21.04 lakh members in July 2025, marking a 5.55% year-on-year increase compared to July 2024. The latest payroll data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment highlights a continued expansion of formal employment in India, driven by job creation, increased awareness of social security […]
Union Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has announced a series of reforms under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The most notable among them is the introduction of a single login system for EPFO members, enabling access to all key services through one unified portal. Previously, members had to navigate multiple login interfaces […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to roll out a significant digital upgrade that could allow subscribers to withdraw their provident fund (PF) balances through ATMs and UPI platforms. The initiative, part of the EPFO 3.0 reform agenda, is expected to be discussed at the upcoming Central Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for October […]
India’s formal job creation has declined for the second consecutive year, according to revised payroll data released by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). In FY25, the EPFO added 12.9 million net new subscribers, down from 13.1 million in FY24 and 13.8 million in FY23. The trend marks a notable retreat from the FY23 peak, […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to roll out its most significant digital upgrade to date—EPFO 3.0. Designed to make provident fund services faster, more transparent, and accessible, the new platform will benefit over 8 crore EPF subscribers across India. Once launched, EPFO 3.0 will allow members to withdraw funds directly via ATMs and […]
A recent disclosure by the Ministry of Labour and Employment has brought renewed attention to the financial distress faced by millions of retired workers under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 (EPS-95). As of March 31, 2025, out of 8.15 million pensioners enrolled in the scheme, more than 4.9 million—over 60%—receive monthly pensions below ₹1,500. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
