Question : WAGE CEILING FOR COVERAGE UNDER EPFO



(a)whether the Government has a proposal to revise the wage ceilling for coverage under Employees Provident Fundl Oirganisation (EF`iFO) without any delay;

(b)if so, whether the Government held any consultatiion with experts in this regard;

(c)if so, the details thereof; and

(d)the outcome therefrom?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI MALILIKARJUN KHARGIE)

(a) to (d): The issue of enhancing wage ceiling for coverage under the Employees` Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 has been discussed in meetings of Central Board of Trustees, Employee;;` Provident Fund. However, Government is yet to take si final view in the matter.