Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) Jammu and District Administration come together.

### Department of Employee’s Provident Fund Organization Jammu and District Administration Poonch Collaborate to Raise Awareness on EPFO

In a proactive effort, the Labour and Employment Department GOI, and District administration Poonch partnered to host an educational outreach program on EPFO at the conference Hall Dak Bungalow Poonch. This initiative aimed to inform various officers, officials, employers, and employees from different sectors within the district about the critical issues surrounding EPFO.

The event commenced with Mohd Arif, Assistant Labour Commissioner Poonch, offering welcoming remarks, with Deputy Commissioner Poonch Yasin M. Choudhary (IAS) presiding over the program alongside Regional Provident Commissioner Rizwan ud Din. The event witnessed robust participation, signaling a united front to address EPF-related challenges.

Deputy Commissioner Poonch underscored the significance of social security schemes and assured immediate action to ensure their effective implementation at the grassroots level. The collaboration between the Department of Labour & Employment and District Administration Poonch reflects a concerted effort to educate and empower both employers and employees on EPFO matters.

By fostering awareness among the public, the organizers aim to cultivate a vigilant and responsive society that prioritizes the rights and well-being of workers. The attendees, including officers, officials, and workers from various establishments, illustrated their commitment to resolving EPFO issues collectively, emphasizing the importance of inter-sector collaboration.

The Department of Labour & Employment GOI deserves commendation for its dedication to raising awareness and proactively safeguarding workers’ rights in the region. This program signifies an important step toward creating a more informed and responsible society, where every worker can thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.

The program concluded with insightful comments from ADDC Poonch, Sandesh Kumar Sharma (JKAS), highlighting the necessity for workers and employers to stay informed and engaged with EPFO. Through a series of engaging discussions and interactions, participants gained a deeper understanding of the benefits provided by EPFO schemes and were encouraged to actively participate in them.

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