EPFO is developing a framework to extend provident fund benefits to self-employed individuals, gig workers, and unorganised sector employees under a universal scheme.
People outside the EPFO network will be able to voluntarily contribute
Jul 17, 2026
05:05 pm
What's the storyThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is said to be working on a universal provident fund (PF) scheme, according to The Times of India.
The initiative would benefit self-employed individuals, gig workers, unorganized sector employees, and those working in exempted establishments.
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