Labour Ministry Inaugurates Regional Office of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation in Alwar
The Regional Office of EPFO is one of the 20 Regional Offices that have been set up as part of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for providing services to its members. The office will provide a range of services such as salary deposit, pension, social security and other services.
The regional office of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) was inaugurated in Alwar by Labour Minister Pradeep Jain, who said that the opening of this office would help in addressing the problems faced by workers, especially those who belong to the unorganised sector.
He said that the EPF Scheme, which provides retirement and provident funds to workers, was one of the most beneficial schemes for both employers and employees. He also said that it helped in improving the quality of life for working class people.
On the occasion of Labour Ministry’s inauguration of Regional Office of EPFO in Alwar, Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shri Ramdas Athawale said that the EPFO is an important institution that plays a key role in providing financial security to those who are unable to support themselves. He said that the newly established office will further strengthen the organization’s initiatives. Efforts towards providing timely and effective financial support to members who are elderly or disabled.
The Labour Ministry inaugurated the Regional Office of EPFO in Alwar today
The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) is a department of the Government of India. Responsible for administration and development of labour laws. It was established on July 1, 1950 by merging the Department of Labour with the Department of Industrial Employment. The Ministry has been functioning since then.
The regional office will be responsible for the implementation of various schemes under Employees Provident Fund Organization Act, 1952. It will also help in providing services relating to Pension, LTC and PF Scheme. The Regional Office will be headed by Dr. Sanjay Mittal, Director General of EPFO.
The Labour Ministry has inaugurated a regional office of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in Alwar. The office was inaugurated by Labour Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar who also laid the foundation stone for a new building on the same premises.
According to an official statement, this is the second regional office of EPFO and it will help increase its presence in Rajasthan. It will also help provide services to workers and employers across the state.
The Minister also informed that besides strengthening its operational efficiency. The office will also ensure that all member-related information is kept safe from any unauthorized access by anyone. He also shared his vision for empowering women through self-employment. Adding that this initiative will help them financially independent. It allow them to play their full part in nation building process.
