EPS pension can be withdrawn from any bank from Jan 1
This initiative is part of the Centralised IT Enabled System (CITES 2.01), EPFO’s ongoing IT modernisation project.
This initiative is part of the Centralised IT Enabled System (CITES 2.01), EPFO’s ongoing IT modernisation project.
The Ministry of Labour & Employment on Tuesday said the last opportunity of 15 days is being given to removing any difficulty faced by the eligible pensioners/members.
Out of 13.40 lakh members added during the month, around 7.58 lakh new members have come under the ambit of EPFO for the first time.
The interest rate would be officially notified in the government gazette after approval of the Ministry of Finance.
The EPFO has now allowed subscribers and their employers to jointly apply for higher pensions under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS).
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