New Delhi, 31 October (H.S.): The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will celebrate its 74th Foundation Day on Sunday, with Union Minister for Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya scheduled to inaugurate the event in New Delhi.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Saturday, Mansukh Mandaviya will launch several key digital initiatives on the occasion, including the automatic settlement of eligible inoperative EPF accounts with balances of up to Rs. 1,000 and the provision of EPFO services through WhatsApp.

During the event, Dr. Mandaviya will also present the ‘Bhavishya Nidhi Awards 2026’ to recognise the outstanding contributions of regional offices, zonal offices, individual officers and employees of the organisation.

Senior officials of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, members of the Central Board of Trustees, EPFO officers and employees, employers, workers and other stakeholders are also expected to attend the celebrations.

The Ministry said the 74th Foundation Day celebration would reaffirm that EPFO’s journey is not merely a story of institutional growth but also reflects its enduring commitment to ensuring that the fruits of workers’ years of hard work translate into security, dignity and peace of mind for them and their families.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar