The changes in EPFO are likely to take place in 2025, major changes which would change the working of EPFO for millions of PF account holders. These updates are meant to require less effort, and time, and most importantly be easily understandable. It ranges from online availability of services to contribution facility, everything in EPFO 3.0 is aimed at giving the employee a tool to effectively manage their provident account.
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What Is Expected To Change In Operations At The EPFO?
The current and archaic system of EPFO will be modernised especially for better and more efficient services.
Online Operations:
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Ultimately, like banking systems whereby all services are provided online, all services affiliated with EPFO will also be provided online.
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This allows the PF accounts to be managed effectively and efficiently without physical contact or attendance.
Simplified Processes:
- Patently unreasonable arrangements for withdrawals shall be substituted by serviceable mechanisms.
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EPFO ATM Card Facility – Explained
EPFO members may soon have ATM-like cards for early withdrawal of their money.
New Feature:
Current Status:
- This is still under consideration though it will greatly ease the kind of access to funds in case it is introduced.
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Can Members Contribute More To Their EPF?
Dependents may soon be able to contribute up to a maximum of their EPF contribution rate for their employers’ schemes.
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Existing Rule: At present, only 12% of the employee’s salary can be paid to the EPFO.
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Proposed Update: Employees can contribute anything more than the average of 12% of the salary they receive.
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This creates an opportunity to set aside more money to cater for a secure and stable retirement life for the members.
Conclusion
The new vision for EPFO 3.0 is expected to support numerous facilities to render the provident fund accounts for its members by vastly changing the way they operate. Starting with online access to joining the virtual door, convenient and less structured contributions, and even mobile ATMs, these changes foretell easy and improved capital control.
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