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India Initiates National Push to Extend Social Security and EPF Coverage

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Jun 28
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The Prime Minister of India stated in his radio program, *Mann Ki Baat*, that the government is extending a protective shield of insurance to crores of Indian families through various social security schemes. These initiatives include the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana. Separately, Labour and Employment Minister Methodius Dkhar appealed for the extension of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) coverage to all eligible establishments in Meghalaya.

From dailypioneer.com, theshillongtimes.com

Why it matters

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The government is actively working on a national initiative to extend social security and EPF coverage to eligible workers. This includes the Centre notifying the new Employees' Provident Fund Scheme 2026, which is integrated into the Social Security Code 2020.

From dailypioneer.com

Who's involved

  • Narendra ModiPrime Minister of India leading the national social security initiatives.
  • Government of IndiaThe central government responsible for implementing social security schemes.
  • MeghalayaIndian state targeted for appeals regarding the extension of EPF coverage.
  • Methodius DkharLabour and Employment Minister advocating for EPF coverage expansion.

How it developed

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  1. The Government of India has set mandatory coverage ceilings for EPFO for organized sector workers.Sub-event
  2. The Centre notified the new Employees' Provident Fund Scheme 2026, which is integrated into the Social Security Code 2020.Sub-event
  3. The Union government urged the Finance Minister regarding matters concerning Meghalaya.Sub-event
  4. The PM is leading a national initiative to extend social security and EPF coverage to eligible workers.1 source

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