EPFO's November 19 meeting to be held in New Delhi: Can EPFO increase minimum EPS pension from Rs 1,000?
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- ✓The EPFO shifted its 240th Central Board of Trustees meeting to New Delhi on November 19, 2026.
- ✓Reports suggest the government may discuss increasing the minimum EPS pension from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000.
- ✓Many pensioner bodies have long demanded a hike to Rs 7,500 to meet their daily needs.
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- Indian Markets
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- Economic Times
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- India Economy
As the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) changed the venue of its 240th Central Board of Trustees (CBT) meeting to be held on November 19, 2026, from Gir, Gujarat, to New Delhi, there are reports that the government can increase the minimum Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) amount from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000.
In a letter dated November 4, 2026, addressed to CBT members, regional PF commissioner Subrata Bhaumik, says that the meeting will be held at 10:15 am, November 19, 2026, at the EPFO Head Office, EKN, New Delhi.
Even as the venue of the CBT changed, there are reports that the increase of the minimum EPS pension is likely to be discussed in the November 19 meeting.
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