EPFO CBT Meeting Update: EPF Partial Withdrawals Simplified, Vishwas Scheme Launched, EPFO 3.0 Digital Reforms Roll Out for 30 Crore Members
The Board approved simplified and liberalized partial withdrawals, merging 13 complex provisions into three categories: Essential Needs, Housing Needs, and Special Circumstances.
Oct 13, 2025, 17:39 PM IST
Pledging PF to buy home may soon become reality
Retirement fund body EPFO may soon introduce a scheme to allow its over 4 crore subscribers to pledge their provident fund to buy low-cost houses and use the account to pay equated monthly installments.
Aug 14, 2016, 10:29 AM IST
EPFO trustees may discuss Budget proposals tomorrow
EPFO trustees are likely to discuss Budget proposals tomorrow, including making PF contribution optional for workers receiving salary below a threshold and allowing subscribers to choose between social schemes run by the retirement fund body and others.
Mar 10, 2015, 15:57 PM IST