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October 31, 2026 2:34 PM

India Expands Social Security Coverage to Protect Over One Billion People: Key Reforms Explained

Three key takeaways India's social protection coverage has increased from 19% in 2015 to 68.4% in 2026, bringing more than one billion people under the social protection framework. The revision of the mandatory EPFO wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month is expected to bring over 51 lakh additional employees under its coverage. Digital reforms, pension schemes and welfare initiatives such as e-Shram and PM-SYM aim to strengthen social security fo...

July 12, 2026 5:48 PM

EPFO launches six-month amnesty scheme for exempted provident fund trusts

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched the Amnesty Scheme, 2026, offering a one-time opportunity for establishments operating exempted Provident Fund (PF) Trusts to regularise their status under the Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The scheme, introduced by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, will remain open for six months from its notification on June 29, 2026, and is aimed at bringing eligible provident fund trusts into compliance w...

March 2, 2026 5:14 PM

EPFO retains 8.25% interest rate on PF deposits for 2025-26

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Monday approved an interest rate of 8.25 per cent on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for 2025-26, retaining the same rate for the second consecutive year, according to an official statement. The decision was taken at the 239th meeting of the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) held in New Delhi and chaired by Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The meeting was attended by Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje, Labour ...

February 3, 2026 4:14 PM

EPFO welcomes alignment of income tax rules for provident funds in Union Budget

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has welcomed the rationalisation of the income tax framework governing recognised provident funds announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, saying the move will bring much-needed clarity, reduce litigation, and better serve stakeholders. Under the existing system, recognised provident funds are governed by Schedule XI of the Income Tax Act, 2025, while exemptions and operational provisions are regulated under the Employees’ Provident Funds and ...

November 17, 2025 6:22 PM

EPFO unveils first modern Digital Pavilion at IITF 2025

Union Minister for Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday inaugurated the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation’s first-ever modernised digital pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Mandaviya said that IITF has served as an important platform to showcase India’s development journey over the years, and EPFO’s debut marks a milestone in projecting a refreshed, modern identity of the org...

October 3, 2025 11:34 AM

India wins prestigious ISSA Award 2025 for outstanding achievement in social security

India has been conferred with the prestigious International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award 2025 for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Social Security’, recognising the Modi government’s efforts in expanding social protection across the nation. The award was presented at the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, highlighted India’s historic progress, with soc...

September 23, 2025 3:08 PM

EPFO adds 21.04 lakh net members in July 2025

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reported a net addition of 21.04 lakh members in July 2025, according to its latest provisional payroll data. The figures reflect a 5.55% year-on-year growth compared to July 2024, signaling stronger employment generation and greater awareness of social security benefits. Youth Dominate New Enrollments A significant 61.06% of new subscribers belong to the 18–25 age group, with 5.98 lakh first-time enrollees in this category during the mon...

September 18, 2025 5:57 PM

EPFO rolls out reforms for single-login access to provident fund services

Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday announced a series of reforms in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) aimed at providing efficient, transparent and user-friendly services to its members. The Minister said the focus of these reforms is to ensure that all key EPFO services are accessible through a single login, thereby enhancing ease of living for members. “These initiatives will reduce grievances, improv...

August 25, 2025 4:53 PM

From entrepreneurs to job creators: women leading India’s growth story

Women are emerging as the backbone of India’s economic growth, with rising workforce participation, entrepreneurial ventures, and leadership roles driving the nation’s march towards Viksit Bharat by 2047. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the women’s workforce participation rate (WPR) has nearly doubled from 22% in 2017-18 to 40.3% in 2023-24. The unemployment rate for women has also dropped from 5.6% to 3.2% in the same period. Rural India has witnessed the sharpest r...

July 25, 2025 4:34 PM

Centre to roll out employment incentive scheme from Aug 1, targets 3.5 crore jobs in two years

The Government’s Employment Linked Incentive Scheme, recently approved by the Union Cabinet, will come into effect from August 1. With a significant outlay of ₹99,446 crore, PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) is expected to generate over 3.5 crore jobs across sectors in the next two years. Out of these, 1.92 crore beneficiaries are projected to be first-time entrants into the formal workforce. The scheme will be applicable to all eligible jobs created between August 1, 2025, and July ...