 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 27: The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) today successfully conducted its flagship outreach initiative, Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0, at key location in the Union Territory of Jammu. The event, led by Regional PF Commissioner-II Sh. Naresh Kumar Yadav, aimed to extensively educate stakeholders on various EPFO services, schemes, and recent initiatives. Accounts Officer Sh. Jatin Gupta, accompanied with the team as District Nodal Officer aimed to educate employers, employees, and other stakeholders about various EPFO schemes.
The event was held at Conference Hall- Ravenbhel Biotech, Bari Brahmna, Samba. More than 20 employers and employees participated in the programme. The programme centred around outlining the objectives, key benefits, and implementation strategy of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana and improving member services with special emphasis on processes such as Joint Declaration, KYC Updation, UAN Updation and bank account details.
Highlights of the programme Included:
oA deep dive into the structure and purpose of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana.
oBenefits for both employers and employees under the scheme.
oOperational procedures and compliance framework.
oThe vital role of employers in fostering formal employment and ensuring social security coverage.
oUAN Activation and Member Services
Shri Jatin Gupta, briefed the gathering on the scale and objectives of the scheme. He informed that the scheme has a substantial outlay of ?1 lakh crore, aiming to generate 3.5 crore employment opportunities across the country. He urged all stakeholders in Jammu & Kashmir to proactively take advantage of the scheme, which will be operational for two years from 1st August 2025. Notably, for the manufacturing sector, the benefits of the scheme will extend up to four years.
Regional P.F. Commissioner-II Sh. Naresh Kumar Yadav thanked all the stakeholders who participated for making the event a massive success. Key association representatives Sh. Vikas Sharma, Executive HR, Sh. Kamal Sharma, Assistant Manager (Accounts), Sh. Abhimanyu Jasrotia, HR, were present in the program.
Additionally, queries from employees, employers, and company representatives were addressed by the District Nodal Officers.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from various sectors, reinforcing awareness and implementation of Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana and EPFO schemes in Jammu Division. |
