Overview
- Effective November 1, the window runs to April 2026 to cover workers missed between July 2017 and October 2025.
- Employers must remit only the employer contribution and administrative charges for the declared period, with the employee share waived if it was not previously deducted.
- The Labour Ministry says only a nominal Rs 100 penalty will apply under the scheme.
- All establishments can file declarations via the EPFO portal to broaden formal social-security coverage and simplify compliance.
- EPFO also highlighted digital upgrades including a new website homepage, recent pension and authentication tools, and a forthcoming EPFO 3.0 platform, while reported UPI or ATM withdrawal features remain unconfirmed.