Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya addressed newly inducted Assistant PF Commissioners (APFCs) of EPFO at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today. The event was also attended by Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, and Shri Ramesh Krishnamurthi, Central Provident Fund Commissioner, EPFO.

While interacting with 145 probationary officers of EPFO, Dr. Mandaviya commended their hard work and perseverance, emphasizing that these qualities had led them to this milestone and should be upheld throughout their careers. Addressing the newly appointed commissioners, Union Minister highlighted the key attributes of success—commitment, dedication, integrity, creativity, and adherence to strong values and ethos.

Union Minister urged them to embrace the Panch Pran envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and take on the responsibility of contributing towards realising Prime Minister’s vison of Viksit Bharat by 2047. During their interaction with Union Minister, the probationers expressed their aspirations to serve all sections of society by strengthening social security.

Reflecting on the sacrifices made for India's independence, Dr. Mandaviya inspired the officers to dedicate themselves to the nation's progress, reinforcing the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. He encouraged them to embrace continuous learning and set an example for future officers. He further emphasized that every citizen plays a crucial role in national development, and by fulfilling their responsibilities with dedication and integrity, they contribute significantly to the country’s growth and progress.

Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, in her address, extended her congratulations to the newly appointed APFCs on joining the country's largest social security organization. She emphasized their significant responsibility in serving society and underscored the importance of prioritizing nation first by resolution of member grievances. She encouraged them to leverage their domain expertise to contribute effectively towards realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat.

Union Minister also unveiled a new logo for Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), which plays a key role in building the capacity of EPFO officers, employees, employers, and officials from other departments. The logo was designed by the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. Additionally, the Zonal Training Institutes of PDUNASS in Faridabad, Ujjain, Chennai, and Kolkata have been rebranded under this new identity.

EPFO stands as a leader in social security, dedicated to safeguarding the financial well-being of its members. Building on this commitment, the organization has launched the Program for Field Research Excellence (PFRE)—a strategic initiative aimed at leveraging the expertise of EPFO officers to drive innovation and enhance service delivery. Monitored and supported by the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security, PFRE encourages voluntary officer participation in research, fosters collaboration with reputed institutions and enables contributions to impactful organizational projects. Over 100 officers have shown interest, with the flexibility to conduct research at their own stations with PDUNASS support.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks to the esteemed dignitaries, reaffirming EPFO’s commitment to expanding social security coverage and advancing the welfare of India’s workforce.

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Himanshu Pathak

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