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4.79 crore new subscribers joined EPF scheme during 2017-21
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): Nearly five crore new subscribers joined Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) scheme between September 2017 and October 2021, the government data showed on Friday.
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Centre introduces unique face recognition technology for pensioners
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 29 (ANI): The Central government on Monday introduced a unique face recognition technology for pensioners aimed at bringing ease of living for the retired and the elderly citizens.
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CBI arrests two persons including EPFO official for taking bribe
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 23 (ANI): Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday arrested an Enforcement Officer of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and a private person in an alleged bribery case in Haryana.
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Employees Provident Funds Organization adds 12.83 lakh net subscribers in
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Employees Provident Funds Organization (EPFO), a retirement fund released on Friday, highlights a growing trend with 12.83 lakh net payroll additions during the month of June 2021, said the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
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EPFO adds 12.76 lakh net new subscribers in April, an increase of 13.73 pc
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Net new enrolments with retirement fund body Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) increased by 13.73 per cent to 12.76 lakh in April from 11.22 lakh in March this year, according to payroll data released on Sunday.
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EPFO allows members to avail second COVID-19 advance
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): In view of the financial crisis due to the second wave of COVID-19, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has allowed its members to avail second non-refundable COVID-19 advance, the Ministry of Labour and Employment informed on Monday.
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EPFO central board recommends 8.5 pc interest rate for FY21
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 4 (ANI): The central board of trustees at Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recommended 8.5 per cent interest for subscribers during 2020-21, the government said on Thursday.
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Tax on EPF contributions of over Rs 2.5 lakh a 'corrective step', will not
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI): The proposal in union budget to impose a tax on interest earned on Employees' Provident Fund or Government Provident Fund (GPF) on the contribution of Rs. 2.5 lakh and above in a year is aimed at addressing "a serious anomaly" and prevent a small group of
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EPFO adds 10.11 lakh net subscribers in November 2020
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI): The provisional payroll of Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) released today by the Ministry of Labour and Employment reveals that it has added around 10.11 lakh net subscribers in the month of November 2020.
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Cabinet approves Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana to boost employment
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 9 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave a nod for Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY) to boost employment in the formal sector and incentivise creation of new employment opportunities during the COVID-19 recovery phase under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package
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EPFO extends date for submitting Life Certificate till Feb 28
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 28 (ANI): In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the retirement fund body, Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Saturday extended the deadline for pensioners for submission of Life Certificate to 28 February.
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Gangwar launches virtual hearing facility in quasi-judicial cases
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): Union Minister Santosh Gangwar on Wednesday launched virtual hearing facility in quasi-judicial cases under Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 through video conferencing by use of secure IT applications compatible with desk
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