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Noida protest: Minimum wage hikes may push workers out of EPFO net, say experts

Minimum wage hikes in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are impacting Provident Fund coverage. Workers earning above Rs 15,000 may now opt out of mandatory contributions. This trend highlights the need to raise the EPFO wage ceiling. Experts suggest an increase to Rs 22,000-Rs 25,000 to ensure broader social security for low-wage earners. Enforcement challenges persist.

15 Apr 2026 5:39 pm