Seminar on Provident Fund Matters for Contractual Employees Held at NER Lucknow Division

Lucknow : Under the guidance of Gaurav Agarwal, Divisional Railway Manager, North Eastern Railway, Lucknow Division, and the leadership of Rajesh Kumar Gupta, Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, a seminar on Provident Fund (PF) matters for contractual employees was organized at the Multipurpose Hall of the Divisional Office.

The seminar was organized in collaboration with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Lucknow Region, and was attended by representatives of 59 contractors and contracting agencies engaged with the division.

During the seminar, EPFO officials provided detailed information on various aspects of the Provident Fund, including the PF deduction process, e-KYC, advance withdrawals from PF accounts, pension benefits, and insurance benefits.

The primary objective of the seminar was to create greater awareness among contractual employees about their statutory rights, social security provisions, and the long-term benefits associated with the Provident Fund. The programme also focused on encouraging contractors and contracting agencies to ensure compliance with applicable PF rules and regulations.

EPFO officials addressed the queries and concerns raised by participants and provided clarifications on various PF-related procedures and provisions.

The seminar served as an important platform for strengthening awareness about social security benefits and promoting greater compliance with statutory PF provisions among contractual employees and their employers.

The Divisional Personnel Officer, Assistant Finance Manager, and other railway officials and staff members were also present on the occasion.