EPFO to launch WhatsApp services and automatic account settlements

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will mark its 74th Foundation Day with the launch of several new initiatives. Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, is scheduled to introduce services including EPFO support via WhatsApp and the automatic settlement of eligible inoperative EPF accounts containing balances up to Rs 1,000.

During the event, the minister will also present the ‘Bhavishya Nidhi Awards 2026’ to recognize outstanding contributions from regional and zonal offices, as well as individual employees. The celebration aims to highlight the organization's role in providing social security and dignity to workers.

Data indicates a significant expansion in India's social protection coverage, rising from 19 percent in 2015 to 68.4 percent in 2026. EPFO's contributing membership has also grown from 3.49 crore in 2014-15 to approximately 7.98 crore as of September 2026.