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Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh seeks doubling of EPF wage ceiling as wages rise

The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh seeks to double the wage ceiling for mandatory Employees' Provident Fund coverage. This trade union also wants increased eligibility for Employees' State Insurance and statutory bonus. The existing thresholds have not kept pace with rising wages and changing employment conditions. The union organized a nationwide agitation and submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister. Assurances have been received, but a concrete policy decision remains pending.

16 Sep 2026 12:12 am