STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), Jammu, in collaboration with the District Administration Jammu, on Thursday conducted ‘Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0’, an awareness and outreach program at the Conference Hall, DC Office Jammu.
The program, presided over by PF Commissioner Jammu, Ajit Kumar Mishra, along with District Nodal Officer, Sunil Sharma, SSA aimed to educate employers, employees, and other stakeholders about various EPFO schemes and grievance redressal mechanisms.
District Magistrate Jammu, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, extended full support to the initiative.
During the session, participants were sensitized about grievance filing through EPFiGMS, CPGRAMS, and other digital portals, along with fraud prevention measures and employees’ rights.
Detailed discussions covered Provident Fund (PF), Pension, and Insurance schemes, ensuring that all eligible employees receive social security benefits from their first day of employment.
The programme focused on reaching out to the stakeholders and creating awareness about schemes of EPFO viz. important initiatives of EPFO such as PF, Pension, and Insurance, addressing queries and grievances of stakeholders, taking feedback and suggestions from stakeholders. Especially focused on the ECR submission by employer also informed the employer about the rejection of the claims.
Reviewing the EPF compliance status of various construction companies, firms, contractors, and subcontractors, the P.F. Commissioner directed all private schools and firms to ensure 100% enrollment of their employees and the timely deposit of EPF contributions to provide them with social security under insurance and pension benefit schemes. Companies were also advised to obtain EPF codes from Jammu to facilitate local staff.
Key district officers, including the ALCs, Officers of PWD(R&B), Assistant Directors (FCS &CA, Jammu), Municipal Councils and Committees, and Directors/Principals of various Schools, were instructed to ensure the registration of employees working under different firms, agencies, and contractors operating under their jurisdiction.
A special focus was laid on sensitizing participants about the schemes covered under the EPF and MP Act. Hands-on training was provided on UAN activation, Aadhaar and bank seeding, e-nomination, online claim filing, and employer compliance requirements. Additionally, queries from employees, employers, and company representatives were addressed by the PF Commissioner and District Nodal Officers.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from various sectors, reinforcing awareness and implementation of EPFO schemes in Jammu.
PF Commissioner Jammu, Ajit Kumar Mishra expressed its gratitude to District Magistrate Jammu, Sachin Kumar Vishay, DIC Ankush Sharma, Functional Manager, for their outstanding coordination, assurance to increase the coverage and support for assuring the implementation the EPF and MP Act in all concerned establishments of District Jammu. Their collaborative efforts ensured a smooth and successful rollout of the initiative.