The Union government has defended the pro-rata method for PF pension calculation in Parliament, backtracking from earlier directives and drawing criticism for misleading interpretations. With millions applying for higher EPS pensions, only a small fraction have begun receiving the revised amounts. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/higher-pf-pension-centre-takes-u-turn-justifies-epfos-controversial-pro-rata-method-eymrf1qn?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #HigherPFPension #EPS95 #IndianParliament #ProRataDebate #EPFO

EPFO has begun clearing long-pending EPS-95 arrears using its new CPPS system, sharply speeding up pension payments and improving the settlement of higher-pension claims. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/epfo-begins-clearing-eps-95-pension-arrears-through-new-centralised-payment-system-g58pbc52?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #EPFO #EPS95 #PensionNews #DigitalGovernance #IndiaUpdates

After 11 years, EPFO may finally increase the minimum pension under EPS-95 from ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 in its Oct 10–11 meeting. Digital PF withdrawals via UPI, faster claims and full digitisation also on the table. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/epfo-pension-hike-after-11-years-this-weeks-key-meeting-likely-to-seal-the-deal-pgopy10l?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #EPFO #PensionHike #EPS95 #EPFO3 #MinimumPension

A Diwali boost for pensioners? The EPFO Board is likely to raise the EPS-95 minimum pension from ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 at its October 10–11 meeting in Bengaluru—marking a long-awaited relief for over 2 million retirees. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/epfo-diwali-gift-minimum-eps-95-pension-likely-to-rise-to-2-500-xj5ya0zg?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #EPS95 #EPFO #PensionHike #Diwali2025