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EPFO Marks 72nd Foundation Day with Key Releases and Award Ceremony.

National | Dated: 22 Nov 2024

On November 15, 2024, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoL&E), inaugurated an event to mark the 72nd Foundation Day of the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, Delhi.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - EPFO's transformative role in managing savings and enhancing social security was highlighted during the event.
  • - Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted EPFO's transformative journey as a cornerstone of social security in India. He emphasized the need to enhance service delivery, strengthen IT (Information Technology) system, grievance management, and a member-centric service model.
  • - The number of contributing establishments exceeded 7.8 lakh, with over 7.6 crore members.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The event was attended by key officials, including Ms. Sumita Dawra, Secretary, MoL&E; Ramesh Krishnamurthi, Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC); and Ashok Kumar Singh, Director General (DG) of Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), among others.
  • (ii) During the event, the Bhavishya Nidhi Awards 2024 were also presented by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to recognize exceptional contributions across various categories.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which organization celebrated its 72nd Foundation Day with key releases and an award ceremony?

Correct Answer: EPFO

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO)

  • Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC) : Neela Shami Rao
  • Headquarters: New Delhi