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EPFO Logs Record Members Addition in May at 20.06 Lakh, Mandaviya Hails Formal Job Growth - The Statesman

INDIA, JUL 21 – EPFO's historic net addition includes 9.42 lakh new subscribers and 16.11 lakh rejoined members, driven by youth employment and growing female workforce participation, officials said.

  • In May 2025, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation added a net total of 20.06 lakh members, marking the largest monthly increase since the start of payroll data monitoring in 2018.
  • This growth followed steady rises in new subscribers and payroll additions, driven by increased youth employment and effective government outreach.
  • EPFO enrolled about 9.42 lakh new subscribers in May, including 2.62 lakh females, with the 18-25 age group forming 59.48% of new additions.
  • Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said this surge demonstrates India’s formal employment growth, crediting Prime Minister Modi’s leadership and pro-worker reforms.
  • The record rise reflects a more resilient labour market and highlights ongoing efforts to simplify business processes and promote inclusive employment strategies.
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Tribune India broke the news in Chandigarh, India on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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