EPFO Adds 20 Lakh New Members in July: Labor Ministry
By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi Sep 23, 2024 13:32
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added 19.94 lakh new members in July, with a significant portion of young workers and women joining the scheme.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (PTI) Retirement fund body EPFO recorded a net addition of 19.94 lakh members in July this year, the Labour Ministry said on Monday.
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in a press conference that 10.52 lakh new or first-time workers subscribed to Social Security schemes run by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
The minister said almost 20 lakh net new members addition (19.94 lakh) were recorded in July this year.
He also informed that 8.77 lakh members added in July are in the age group of 18-25 years.
Nearly 6.25 lakh members aged between 18-25 are first-time workers or new joinees, according to the latest data.
About 59.4 per cent of new joiners fall within the 18-25 age bracket.
He said that the data shows the employment of young people has increased.
He also informed that 4.41 lakh female members were added by EPFO in July which includes 3.05 lakh new joinees.
The minister pointed out that female employment has also increased.
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in a press conference that 10.52 lakh new or first-time workers subscribed to Social Security schemes run by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
The minister said almost 20 lakh net new members addition (19.94 lakh) were recorded in July this year.
He also informed that 8.77 lakh members added in July are in the age group of 18-25 years.
Nearly 6.25 lakh members aged between 18-25 are first-time workers or new joinees, according to the latest data.
About 59.4 per cent of new joiners fall within the 18-25 age bracket.
He said that the data shows the employment of young people has increased.
He also informed that 4.41 lakh female members were added by EPFO in July which includes 3.05 lakh new joinees.
The minister pointed out that female employment has also increased.
Source: PTI
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