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EPFO enrolment campaign for workers left out of PF coverage: Will they lose interest on past contributions?
Mint 1 hr ago·2 Oct 2026, 5:10 am
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a special one-time window to bring eligible salaried workers into the formal provident fund system. This move aims to cover those who were previously left out of the formal coverage, offering them a structured savings avenue. The key question for investors is whether this enrollment will affect the interest accrued on their past contributions.
To address this concern, the government has clarified that workers will not lose any interest on their past contributions. The interest will be calculated based on the actual time the money was invested in their respective accounts. This ensures that the benefits of the scheme are maintained for all eligible employees, providing them with a secure and regulated platform for long-term savings.
Investors should monitor the implementation details and the timeline for this enrollment process. Ensuring that eligible workers take advantage of this opportunity can help them secure their financial future. The success of this initiative will depend on effective outreach and awareness among the target demographic.
Excerpt from Mint
Eligible salaried workers outside the formal provident fund system can be enrolled now through EPFO's special one-time window. But does it mean they will lose interest on past contributions? Salaried workers who were eligible for provident fund (PF) coverage but remained outside the formal system between April 1, 2009…Read the original at Mint
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