Explained | EPFO new initiatives: WhatsApp services, inactive PF accounts to get automatic settlement - What we know

EPFO Foundation Day 2026: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation plans to introduce automatic settlement of eligible inoperative EPF accounts with balances up to ₹1,000 and launch WhatsApp services to simplify provident fund access for subscribers.

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is celebrating its 74th Foundation Day in New Delhi today, i.e., Sunday, 1 November 2026, with Union Labour and Employment Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurating the proceedings, as detailed in a recent press release by the Press Information Bureau.

The event is of immense significance, as it marks a milestone in the organisation’s efforts to make provident fund services more accessible and convenient for eligible subscribers.

Among the key initiatives scheduled for launch are the automatic settlement of eligible inoperative EPF accounts with balances of up to ₹1,000, as well as the introduction of EPFO services via WhatsApp. The objective of these initiatives is to simplify service delivery and boost subscriber’s access to their provident fund accounts.