Archive · 29 Jul 2025
EPF Pension Hike: Government Reviewing Proposal for Increase
Some people who get money from EPF, a type of savings plan for workers, might get more money each month.
Right now, they get at least Rs 1,000.
People want this amount to be increased to Rs 7,500.
The government is thinking about this idea.
It said that it will decide whether to increase the amount.
If it does, it will tell everyone about it.
This change last happened in 2014.
The government is reviewing a proposed increase to EPF minimum pensions.
Currently, the minimum monthly EPF pension remains at Rs 1,000.
Employee unions and a Parliamentary Committee have requested a pension increase to Rs 7,500.
The government increased the minimum pension to Rs 1,000 in 2014.
Officials stated that any decision regarding the pension hike will be shared with Parliament and the public.
- Who
- The government is considering a pension increase for EPF pensioners.
- What
- The government is reviewing a proposal to increase the minimum EPF pension.
- When
- The pension was last increased in 2014.
- Where
- The government responded in Parliament.
- Why
- Employee groups and a Parliamentary Committee requested the increase.
Employee Unions
Government
Proposed Pension Amount
Employee Unions
Want an increase to Rs 7,500.
Government
The government is studying the proposal.
- Current Minimum Pension
- Rs 1,000
- Proposed Pension Increase
- Rs 7,500
- Last Pension Increase
- 2014
- Status
- Under review