The proposed enhancement to the minimum monthly payout would end a freeze that has lasted since the floor was approved over a decade ago. While worker groups have advocated for a higher threshold of at least Rs 7,500, formal confirmation from either involved ministry remains pending. Furthermore, recent overhauls under the EPS 2026 scheme have already raised the calculation wage cap from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 to enhance payouts based on salary and service duration.
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Employee and pensioner organizations continue to advocate for a higher minimum pension fl…: Employee and pensioner organizations continue to advocate for a higher minimum pension floor of at least Rs 7,500.
Neither the Labour Ministry nor the Finance Ministry has officially confirmed the decisio…: Neither the Labour Ministry nor the Finance Ministry has officially confirmed the decision to increase the minimum payout.
Updated pension rules enforce a 12% interest penalty on delayed claims and mandate that s…: Updated pension rules enforce a 12% interest penalty on delayed claims and mandate that settlements occur within 20 days.
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As the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) changed the venue of its 240th Central Board of Trustees (CBT) meeting to be held on November 19, 2026, from Gir, Gujarat, to New Delhi, there are reports that the government can increase the minimum Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) amount from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000.
In a letter dated November 4, 2026, addressed to CBT members, regional PF commissioner Subrata Bhaumik, says that the meeting will be held at 10:15 am, November 19, 2026, at the EPFO Head Office, EKN, New Delhi.
Even as the venue of the CBT changed, there are reports that the increase of the minimum EPS pension is likely to be discussed in the November 19 meeting.
A media report says that the EPFO is considering increasing the minimum EPS pension from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000.
The report claims that the Labour Ministry is understood to have reached a decision on the proposal after consultations with the Finance Ministry.
The report also claims that the issue of the minimum EPS pension is likely to be discussed in…
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