RAMBAN: The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), Jammu, in collaboration with the District Administration Ramban, hosted ‘Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0’, an awareness and outreach program here today in the Conference Hall, Maitra. The program, presided over by P.F. Commissioner Jammu Rizwan Uddin, aimed to educate employers, employees, and other stakeholders about the EPFO schemes and grievance redressal mechanisms. Deputy Commissioner Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, extended full support to the initiative.
The event was attended by ACD Shrinath Suman, PD PIU Ramban Parshotam Singh, ALC Amit Kumar, senior officers, and various stakeholders. During the session, participants were sensitized about grievance filing through EPFiGMS, CPGRAMS, and other digital portals, along with fraud prevention measures and employees' rights. Detailed discussions covered Provident Fund (PF), Pension, and Insurance schemes, ensuring that all eligible employees receive social security benefits from their first day of employment.
Reviewing the EPF compliance status of various construction companies, firms, contractors, and subcontractors, the P.F. Commissioner directed all private schools and firms to ensure 100% enrollment of their employees and the timely deposit of EPF contributions to provide them with social security under insurance and pension benefit schemes. Companies were also advised to obtain EPF codes from Jammu to facilitate local staff.
Key district officers, including the ACD, CEO, CMO, DMO and Executive Engineers, were instructed to ensure the registration of employees working under different firms, agencies, and contractors operating under their jurisdiction.
A special focus was laid on sensitizing participants about the schemes covered under the EPF and MP Act. Hands-on training was provided on UAN activation, Aadhaar and bank seeding, e-nomination, online claim filing, and employer compliance requirements. Additionally, queries from employees, employers, and company representatives were addressed by the P.F. Commissioner and District Nodal Officers. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from various sectors, reinforcing awareness and implementation of EPFO schemes in Ramban.
