- A national initiative led by the PM/Government of India aims to extend social security benefits and EPF coverage to workers nationwide.
- The Centre notified the new Employees' Provident Fund Scheme 2026, which is integrated into the Social Security Code 2020.
- EPF introduces new operational requirements for claim processing, including PDF uploads, SMS alerts, and PAN linkage for TDS deduction.
Online claims were processed via a dedicated portal on July 1, 2026, under the EPF Scheme.
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Online claims were processed via a dedicated portal on July 1, 2026, under the EPF Scheme.
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