The
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a major initiative to help employees
regularise past EPF contributions. Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the
Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 during EPFO’s 73rd Foundation Day celebrations in Delhi. Here’s everything you need to know:
1️⃣ Six-Month Window to Regularise EPF Dues· The scheme opens a
six-month window for employees and employers to settle pending or missed
Employee Provident Fund (EPF) contributions.· This is aimed at making sure employees can
secure their retirement savings without facing penalties or complications.
2️⃣ Who Can Benefit· Employees who were
previously not enrolled in the EPF system.· Employers who
failed to deposit contributions on behalf of their staff in past years.· workers who
moved jobs or switched sectors and have gaps in their EPF accounts.
3️⃣ How to Regularise Past Dues· Eligible employees can
log in to the EPFO portal using their credentials.· Past contributions can be
recalculated and submitted for clearance.· Employers can also
submit missed contributions for all eligible employees during this window.
4️⃣ Benefits of the Scheme· Employees can
ensure continuity in retirement savings, including interest accumulation.· Helps
reduce legal disputes between employees and employers over missed PF contributions.· Strengthens financial security and
pension benefits for the future.
5️⃣ Official Support & Guidance· EPFO offices across the country will provide
assistance to employees and employers in completing the enrolment process.· Online resources, FAQs, and helpline numbers are available for
step-by-step guidance.
6️⃣ Timeline and Important Dates·
Scheme Launch: november 2025 (coinciding with EPFO’s 73rd Foundation Day).·
Six-Month Window: Employees and employers must complete all regularisation
within six months of launch.
🌟 Final TakeThe
Employees’ Enrolment Scheme 2025 is a significant step toward ensuring that workers’
retirement benefits are complete and secure. Whether you’re an employee with missed contributions or an employer looking to clear dues, acting within this
six-month window is crucial.
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