Compassion in Governance
The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS) in collaboration with the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion (SMGC) conducted a training program on 'Compassion in Governance' aimed at equipping public servants with skills to blend empathy with efficiency in service delivery. The event featured keynote addresses
Design Thinking
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in collaboration with the National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad has launched a one-day training program on Design Thinking. This initiative aims to integrate a human-centric and future-oriented approach into governance, focusing on improving public service delivery. The program featured discussions on empathy-led service
Adil Hussain
The 20th edition of the Re-imagining Governance: Discourse for Excellence (RGDE) series was held at PDUNASS, featuring actor Adil Hussain as the keynote speaker. He emphasized the importance of meaningful communication in public life, urging public servants to engage with empathy and recognize the human aspect behind interactions. The event,
EPFO
The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) reported a historic net addition of 20.06 lakh members in May 2025, the highest since tracking began in April 2018. This represents a 4.79% increase from April 2025 and a 2.84% increase from May 2024. The growth is attributed to
EPFO
The EPFO has raised the auto-settlement limit for advance claims from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakhs, enabling faster access to funds for members. This enhancement aims to provide timely financial support, especially during urgent situations. The auto-settlement process, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen significant growth, with 2.
EPFO
The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has reported a net addition of 19.14 lakh members in April 2025, marking a 31.31% increase from March 2025. The data shows 8.49 lakh new subscribers, with the 18-25 age group leading in new enrollments. Female membership also saw a
EPFO
The EPFO Regional Office in Barkatpura, Hyderabad, has set new benchmarks in service delivery and digital transformation, achieving significant milestones in 2024-25. Key initiatives include expanded automatic claim settlements, a centralized pension payment system, and the introduction of face authentication technology for digital life certificates. The office has also implemented
EPFO
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has urged its members to avoid unauthorized agents and utilize official EPFO portals for free and secure online services. Recent reforms have simplified processes such as KYC updates, claim submissions, and pension disbursement, enhancing user experience. EPFO warns against third-party services that charge fees