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EPFO starts local PF claim settlement in Leh for Ladakh subscribers
The Story in Brief
The Story in Brief
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has begun settling provident fund claims locally in Leh for the first time, a move that directly benefits over 7,800 subscribers and 2,700 registered establishments in Ladakh. Forty-two claims worth Rs 14,32,574 have been processed in Leh since the initiative started.
Earlier, all Ladakh-related EPFO work was handled from the Jammu regional office, 650 km away, forcing subscribers to travel for claim resolution. Ajay K Mehra, Additional Central Provident Fund Commissioner, said the shift improves efficiency and supports the Centre's employment schemes in the region. EPFO is also upgrading its Ladakh office and plans to acquire a new building with member-friendly facilities.
The Indian Opinion
This is a small but concrete step after Ladakh's separation from J&K. Ladakhis have long complained that becoming a Union Territory brought little change on the ground. The test now is whether EPFO can clear claims faster here than through Jammu, and whether other central services will follow. A good question: will the Ladakh administration push for similar decentralisation of pension and income tax services?
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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