(a)whether 74 percent claimants are low wage earners or those who earn less than Rs.15,000 a month under EPFO;
(b)if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Andhra Pradesh; and
(c)the steps taken to settle their accounts promptly during the Covid-19 pandemic period?
MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The details of claimants, who earn less than Rs.15,000 per month are at Annexure A.
(c): The Government vide notification No. GSR.225(E) dated 27.03.2020 inserted sub-para (3) under Para 68L of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 1952 to provide for non-refundable advance to EPF members not exceeding the basic wages and dearness allowances for three months or upto 75 per cent of the amount in the members’ EPF account, whichever is less, in the event of outbreak of epidemic or pandemic.
The subscribers were facilitated to submit online claims and the services of EPFO also has been integrated and offered through UMANG application of the Government of India. The entire payment to subscribers is done electronically through Nation Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) System.
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