EPFO officials meet EPS-95 NAC members to discuss pension, other demands

A delegation from the EPS-95 National Agitation Committee (NAC) met with senior officials of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to advocate for a minimum monthly pension of Rs 7,500 and full medical coverage for EPS members and their spouses. NAC President Ashok Raut stated that the pensioners have been protesting for this increase, as the current average pension is only Rs 1,450. Despite their demands being raised for the past eight years, no action has been taken. Earlier this month, Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya met with NAC representatives and assured them of government action. The NAC represents 78 lakh retired pensioners and 7.5 crore industrial workers, with its headquarters in Maharashtra.