Question : CENTRAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF EPF



(a) the present composition of the Central Board of Trustees (CBTs) for the Employees Provident Fund (EPS7);

(b) whether workers have given any representations regarding their jobs related issues to the Government/CBT in the recent past;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government to settle the issues raised by the workers in their representations?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI HARSShE RAWAT)

(a): The present composition of the Central Board of Trustees, Employees` Provident Fund [CBT (EPF)] iis as per Annexure.

(b) & (c): Yes, Madam. Several representations have been received from various workers and associations in the recent past for increasing quantum of pension under the Employees` Pension Scheme, 1995.

(d): The Central Government has constituted an Export Committee on review of the Employees` Pension Scheme, 199S under the chairmanship of the Additional! Secretary (Labouir & Employment). The issue of increase in pension a long with other issues is placed before this Committee for examination and consideration. The Committee has submitted its recommendations/report on 05-08-2010.