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EPFO to answer pension queries in live session on 18 August
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will host a live session on 18 August at noon on its YouTube, Facebook and Instagram channels to address pension-related queries. Members can post questions in…
The Story in Brief
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will host a live session on 18 August at noon on its YouTube, Facebook and Instagram channels to address pension-related queries. Members can post questions in the comments section and receive real-time responses from experts. The session, announced through a post on X on 13 August, will cover EPS eligibility, claims and benefits, livemint.com reports.
EPFO regularly uses digital platforms to engage with members on PF, pension and social security matters. This initiative allows direct interaction between the organisation's experts and subscribers without any intermediary.
The Indian Opinion
The live session is a useful step, but it risks being a photo-op unless EPFO follows up on grievances raised. Many subscribers struggle with delayed claims and opaque processes. The real test is whether the organisation posts a clear record of questions answered and actions taken within a fixed timeframe. Can EPFO commit to resolving each query raised in the session within 30 days? That would turn outreach into accountability.
Source: livemint.com
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