EPFO Alert: Complete KYC Now or Your PF Funds May Get Stuck

If you are a working professional, this EPFO update deserves your attention. Across the country, lakhs of EPF accounts have turned inactive, leaving hard-earned retirement money stuck for years. To fix this long-pending issue, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is now stepping in with a focused, mission-mode plan.

Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has announced that EPFO will actively work to release funds lying idle in inactive PF accounts. The goal is simple, ensure employees don’t lose access to their own savings due to outdated records or incomplete details.

As part of this drive, EPFO will carry out KYC verification of account holders. A dedicated digital platform is also being launched to identify closed and inactive accounts, making it easier to trace and unlock funds without unnecessary delays.

The new system will also benefit Indians who worked abroad and later returned home. Their PF contributions made overseas will no longer go unclaimed, allowing them to access and benefit from their savings even after coming back to India.

To make the process smoother, EPFO is upgrading its offices with modern digital technology. A pilot of this system has already begun in Delhi. Once rolled out nationwide, employees will no longer need to make repeated visits to EPFO offices. Claims, complaints, and updates can be handled online, keeping users digitally connected and stress-free.

In short, EPFO’s new mission aims to bring transparency, speed, and convenience, ensuring your PF money stays accessible when you need it most.