EPFO Subscribers Can Withdraw Provident Funds From ATMs From 2025

Starting next year, EPFO subscribers can withdraw their provident funds directly from ATMs, as announced by Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra. The initiative aims to simplify claims and improve ease of access with minimal intervention. The Labour Ministry is upgrading IT systems, with major enhancements expected by January 2025. Efforts to extend social security benefits to gig workers are also progressing.