Epfo minimum pension hike: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation ( EPFO ) has introduced a monumental change to its pension scheme, significantly increasing the minimum pension amount from ₹1,000 to ₹7,000 per month starting in 2025. Alongside this increase , the scheme will now include Dearness Allowance (DA) benefits, marking a significant shift towards enhanced financial stability for over 6 million pensioners across India. This groundbreaking decision directly addresses longstanding demands for improved ... Representations have been received from various stakeholders including trade unions and public representatives to increase the minimum pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995 from existing Rs. 1000/- per month. Starting in 2025, the minimum monthly pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) will be raised to ₹7,000 . Additionally, pensioners will now be entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA) benefits linked to inflation. The proposed EPFO Wage Ceiling Increase to ₹25,000 is a landmark reform aligning India’s social-security system with modern wage structures. It expands coverage, enhances pension benefits, and reflects EPFO ’s goal of inclusive, digital-first retirement management.