Ministry Of Labour News - Latest Updates & Headlines
EPFO to allow instant PF withdrawals via UPI, ATMs by mid-2025
New Delhi, March 26: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is likely to introduce a major change that will allow its members to withdraw their provident fund (PF) instantly through UPI and ATMs by the end of May or early June 2025.
Ministry of Labour & Employment launches India's social protection data drive
New Delhi, March 25: India's social protection coverage increased from 24.4% in 2021 to 48.8% in 2024, according to the ILO's World Social Protection Report (WSPR) 2024-26.
18.19 lakh new workers added to ESIC payroll data in Jan
New Delhi, March 24: As many as 18.19 lakh new employees have been added to the payroll of the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) during January this year, according to figures released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Monday.
Gig workers asked to register on e-Shram portal to avail Budget announcement benefits
New Delhi, March 9: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has urged platform workers to register on the e-Shram portal so that they can access the announcements made in the Budget.
Female unemployment drops to just 3.2 pc in India in last 6 years: Centre
New Delhi, March 5: Female unemployment has dropped significantly to just 3.2 per cent in the last six years in India, said the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday.
EPFO adds 16.05 lakh net members during December 2024
New Delhi, February 25: The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has released provisional payroll data for December 2024, revealing a net addition of 16.05 lakh members.
16.05 lakh net members join EPFO in December, young and female payroll additions grow
New Delhi, Feb 25: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) registered 9.69 per cent growth (month-on-month) in net payroll addition in December 2024 at 16.05 lakh net members, the government said on Tuesday.
Supreme court directs Centre to introduce law for protection of domestic workers
New Delhi, January 29: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Central government to introduce a law for the protection of domestic workers and housemaids.
EPFO adds 14.63 lakh net members during November 2024
New Delhi, January 22: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Tuesady released provisional payroll data for November 2024, indicating a net addition of 14.63 lakh members.