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15th Rozgar Mela: EPFO hands over job letters to 976 new recruits

New Delhi, April 26: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Saturday handed over appointment letters to 976 new recruits as part of the 15th edition of the Rozgar Mela.

15.43 lakh new workers enrolled for benefits under ESI Scheme in Feb

New Delhi, April 25: The provisional payroll data of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) released on Friday shows that 15.43 lakh new employees have been added during February this year.

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to inaugurate 220-bedded ESIC hospital in Ranchi on Thursday

New Delhi, April 16: Union Minister of Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate the newly developed 220-bedded Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital at Namkum in Jharkhand’s Ranchi tomorrow.

Swiggy partners with Labour Ministry to strengthen job linkages in gig, logistics sectors

New Delhi, April 16: Food delivery and quick commerce platform Swiggy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of Labour & Employment for strengthening employment linkages in the gig and logistics sector through the National Career Service (NCS) portal.

Swiggy signs MoU with Labour Ministry, hopeful for generating lakhs of jobs in few years

New Delhi, April 15: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swiggy, one of India’s largest food delivery platforms, as part of a broader initiative to strengthen employment opportunities through public-private partnerships.

EPFO members can now activate Universal Account Number via UMANG app

New Delhi, April 9: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Wednesday said its members can now generate a Universal Account Number (UAN) and activate it using Aadhaar Face Authentication Technology (FAT) through the UMANG mobile app.

Centre set to increase limit for auto settlement of PF withdrawal from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh

By Shailesh Yadav, New Delhi, March 31: To expand the 'Ease of Living' of its 7.5 crore members, Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has decided to enhance the auto settlement of advanced claim (ASAC) limit by five times from currently Rs 1 lakh, sources told ANI.

Data-pooling with ILO shows 65 pc Indians get benefits under social protection schemes

New Delhi, March 25: India has made significant strides in enhancing its social protection coverage through a comprehensive data-pooling exercise in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The initiative has utilised encrypted Aadhaar as a unique identifier across 34 major Central schemes such as MGNREGA, EPFO, ESIC, APY, and PM-POSHAN to process over 200 crore records to identify unique beneficiaries, the Ministry of Labour announced on Tuesday.

Ministry of Labour & Employment kick-starts India's social protection data pooling exercise

New Delhi, March 25: The Ministry of Labour & Employment is actively collaborating with State Governments and ILO for a national social protection data pooling exercise to obtain a holistic picture of social protection coverage in India, the Ministry of Labour & Employment said in a release.

In January, EPFO added 17.89 lakh net members, 18-25 age group dominates with 57.07% of total new subscribers

New Delhi, India March 20: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in January saw a net addition of 17.89 lakh members, the provisional payroll data for January 2025 shows released by Ministry of Labour and Employment said on Thursday.

EPFO achieves historic high of 2.16 crore auto-claims in FY25

New Delhi, March 17: EPFO achieved a historic high of 2.16 crore auto-claims settlement so far during the current financial year, up from 89.52 lakh in 2023-24, Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Shobha Karandlaje informed Lok Sabha on Monday.

EPFO registers historic high of 2.16 crore auto claim settlements in FY25

New Delhi, March 17: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) achieved a historic high of 2.16 crore auto claim settlements during the current financial year (up to March 6), up from 89.52 lakh in FY2023-24, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

Over 50 pc women among 30.68 cr workers listed for benefits on e-Shram portal

New Delhi, March 10: Over 30.68 crore unorganised workers have registered for social welfare benefits on the government's e-Shram portal -- with more than half of them (53.68 per cent) being women (as of March 3), Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.

Over 30.68 cr unorganised workers registered on e-Shram Portal; women constitute 53.68 pc of registrations

New Delhi, March 10: As on March 3, over 30.68 crore unorganised workers have already registered on e-Shram portal, with more than half of them being female by 53.68 per cent, the Ministry of Labour and Employment said.

e-Shram portal: 30.7 crore unorganised workers registered with women, constituting over 53%

New Delhi, March 10: Over 30.68 crore unorganised workers have already registered on the e-Shram portal, with more than half of them being female (53.68 per cent), Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje in a written reply in Lok Sabha said on Monday.

Ministry of Labour and Employment urges platform workers to register on e-Shram portal

New Delhi, March 8: The Ministry of Labour and Employment urged platform workers to register on the e-Shram portal.

Women's Day special: Viksit Bharat begins with inclusive workforce, workspace

New Delhi, March 8: India's workforce is undergoing a significant transformation, with women playing a crucial role in driving economic progress.

Join e-Shram portal to access AB-PMJAY benefits: Centre to platform workers

New Delhi, March 8: The Labour Ministry on Saturday urged the platform workers to self-register themselves on e-Shram portal, so that they may be considered for the benefits under the scheme at the earliest.

Achieving 70% female workforce participation by 2047 crucial for Viksit Bharat: Labour Secy Sumita Dawra

New Delhi, March 5: Achieving 70 per cent female workforce participation by 2047 is crucial for building a Viksit Bharat, as it can unlock significant economic potential and drive national growth, said Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, on Wednesday in New Delhi.

EPFO retains interest rate on PF deposits at 8.25 per cent for 2024-25

New Delhi, Feb 28: Retirement fund body EPFO has decided to retain the interest rate on employees' provident fund deposits at 8.25 per cent for 2024-25 - the same as the previous year.

Centre mulls 'Universal Pension Scheme' to secure retirement for all Indians

New Delhi, Feb 27: The Central government is likely to introduce a Universal Pension Scheme to ensure social security for every Indian.

EPFO to process all cases for pensions on higher wages by March 31

New Delhi, Feb 26: The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has completed the processing of 70 per cent of applications received under Pension on Higher Wages (PoHW) and aims to complete the processing of all applications by March 31, 2025, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.

India hosting ILO-sponsored global meet to promote social justice

New Delhi, Feb 23: Union Minister of Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate the two-day regional dialogue on social justice under the Global Coalition for Social Justice and the observance of the 74th Foundation Day of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) here on Monday (February 24).

Centre committed to provide quality healthcare for workers, families: Union Minister

New Delhi, Feb 22: The government is committed to providing quality healthcare services for workers and their families, Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, said on Saturday, emphasising the welfare of workers.

Over 17 lakh new workers enrolled for ESIC benefits in Dec

New Delhi, Feb 21: The payroll data of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) released on Friday show that as many as 17.01 lakh new employees were added in December 2024 while 20,360 new establishments were brought under the social security ambit of the ESI Scheme during the month, ensuring social security to more workers.

Labour Ministry partners APNA to open 10 lakh job offers annually on NCS portal

New Delhi, Feb 19: In a significant step towards enhancing employment prospects for young job seekers, the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) has partnered with the job recruitment platform APNA.

Will continue to deliver quality healthcare services to insured workers: Union Minister

Mumbai, Feb 16: Emphasising the government's commitment to delivering quality healthcare services to insured workers, Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, has instructed the officials to prioritise efficient medical service delivery and expedite the timely completion of hospital renovation and construction projects.

MoU with FoundIt to open 10 lakh job offers annually on NCS portal: Mansukh Mandaviya

New Delhi, Feb 10: In a move to enhance employment opportunities for young job seekers, the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with FoundIt (formerly Monster), a leading job portal, which is expected to generate over 10 lakh domestic vacancies on the National Career Service (NCS) portal every year.

EPFO achieves milestone of settling over 5 crore claims in FY 2024-25: Mansukh Mandaviya

New Delhi, February 6: Union Labour and Employment Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has said that Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has achieved a historic milestone by crossing the 5 crore claims settlement mark for the first time in its history in a fiscal year.

e-Shram Portal: 30.58 crore unorganised workers registered by far

New Delhi, February 3: About 30.58 crore unorganised workers have registered on e-Shram portal as of January 28, the government informed Parliament on Monday.

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launches State-Specific Microsites under e-Shram Initiative & Occupational Shortage Index

New Delhi, January 29: Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, launched two significant initiatives, the State and Union Territory Microsites under the e-Shram initiative and the Occupational Shortage Index (OSI), on Wednesday during a meeting with State/UT Labour Ministers and Secretaries held in New Delhi.

Union Minister Mandaviya reviews performance of EPFO's regional offices for enhanced service delivery, efficiency

New Delhi, January 25: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday, chaired a virtual review meeting to assess the performance of EPFO's Regional Offices, the Ministry of Labour and Employment said in a press release.

Top level EPFO meeting takes stock of CITES 2.01 to speed up claims

New Delhi, Jan 19: The Executive Committee of the EPF Central Board of Trustees at a meeting held here took up for discussion several important agenda items, including the progress in the implementation of the Centralized IT Enabled System (CITES), status of pension on higher wages and proposal for an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism, according to a statement issued on Sunday.

EPFO simplifies process for funds transfer, correcting personal details

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