New Delhi, Nov 1 (NationPress) The Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, officially unveiled the Employee Enrollment Scheme 2025 on Saturday, aimed at enhancing citizen-centric service delivery.

This significant event took place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, coinciding with the 73rd Foundation Day of the Employees' Provident Fund Organization.

Effective from November 1, the scheme is designed to boost workforce formalisation and facilitate an improved business environment, according to the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Employers will benefit from the scheme, as it permits them to forgo remitting the employee’s share of contribution if it has not been previously deducted, with only minor penalties of Rs 100 applicable, as noted by the Ministry.

Dr. Mandaviya stressed that efficiency, transparency, and empathy should be the core principles driving the transformation of the EPFO.

“Every reform should be communicated to workers in a straightforward manner to ensure that the effects of change are directly felt in their lives,” the Minister stated.

He also commended the EPFO for its role in enhancing social security, urging a focus on reforms that prioritize efficiency, transparency, and empathy, as India aspires to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047.

Ramesh Krishnamurthi, the Central Provident Fund Commissioner, revealed that the forthcoming EPFO 3.0 platform will further boost efficiency and accessibility, alongside new initiatives like simplified withdrawal categories and the Viswas Scheme, which have simplified compliance for employers.

“With advancements such as the Centralised Pension Payment System, Aadhaar and Face Authentication, along with the revamped ECR system, EPFO is making notable progress towards a seamless, technology-driven service delivery,” he explained.

Vandana Gurnani, Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, highlighted EPFO’s evolution into a citizen-centric organization and its integral role in the Prime Minister’s Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, which aims to generate 3.5 crore new employment opportunities.

The Ministry also reported that EPFO has signed MoUs with India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) for digital life certificate submission and with the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for data sharing.