Formal job creation dips by 13% in Nov: EPFO
In November, approximately 7.86 lakh new members were added to the EPFO, witnessing a 10% month-on-month decline as against 8.16 lakh new members in October, the data reveals.
In November, approximately 7.86 lakh new members were added to the EPFO, witnessing a 10% month-on-month decline as against 8.16 lakh new members in October, the data reveals.
Majority of new members joining EPFO are in the age group of 18-25 years, constituting 58.45% of total new members' additions during the month
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added 17.89 lakh net members in June
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added 17.88 lakh members in April.
Out of 13.96 lakh members added during the month, around 7.38 lakh new members have come under the ambit of EPFO for the first time.
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