In 2024–25, the EPFO processed a record 2.34 crore preliminary claims via automatic settling, which is 161% increase compared to 89.52 Lakh demands in 2023–24, says the Minister of Mansukh Mandaviya. File | Photo Credit: Hind
The Provisional Fund of Provisional Funds (EPFO) has improved the automatic settling limit for preliminary requirements from 1 Lakh currently to 5 lakh. The Minister of Labor Mansukh Mandaviya told journalists on Tuesday that this step would help the lakhs of EPFO members to receive funds faster, especially in times of urgent need.
The Minister said the EPFO first introduced automatic preliminary claims during the COVID-19 pandemic to give the members quick financial assistance. “Since then, the facility has been extended to cover preliminary requirements for diseases, education, marriage and housing purposes. These claims are automatically processed by the system without any person involvement, which ensures rapid turnover and transparency,” he said.
He said EPFO had made a number of reforms to accelerate their services, transparent and user -friendly. Mr. Mandaviya added that in 2024–25 he processed the EPFO a record 2.34 crore preliminary requirements through automatic settlement, which is 161% increase compared to 89.52 Lakh demands in 2023–24.
“In particular, 59% of all preliminary claims in 2024–25 were settled through automotive regime compared to 31% in 2023-24. Furthermore, in the first 2.5 months FY 2025–26, 76.52 Lakh claims said,” he said.
The advantage of social protection
The Minister claimed that the International Labor Organization (ILO) appreciated Narendra Modi’s efforts to expand the social security network. “ILO acknowledged Indian success and officially published on the dashboard that 64.3% of the Indian population, ie more than 94 people crore, is now included in at least one advantage of social protection. In 2015, this number was only 19%. India, second, in the second place, that in India, the second place, that it is in India, in the second place, that it is presented in India.
Published – June 24, 2025 20:17
