Over ₹9,330 crore lies unclaimed in 30.91 lakh inoperative EPF accounts, enough to build three new IITs. An RTI revealed this as the new EPF Scheme 2026 takes effect. The amount rivals government spending on UDAN and Ayushman Bharat. EPFO withheld details on Aadhaar-linked and high-value accounts, citing fiduciary and format-related exemptions.
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₹9,300 Cr Unclaimed In 31 Lakh EPF Accounts, Enough For 3 IITs
