EPFO conducted a district outreach programme under its ‘Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0’ initiative at Tzudikong Multi-purpose Hall, Tuli, on April 27. (Photo Courtesy: EPFO, Special State Office, Dimapur)
Tuli, April 27 (MExN): The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) conducted a district outreach programme under its ‘Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0’ initiative at Tzudikong Multi-purpose Hall, Tuli, on Monday, addressing grievances and settling pending claims of former employees of Nagaland Pulp & Paper Company Limited (NPPCL), Paper Nagar.
The programme primarily aimed at resolving claim-related issues of former employees of NPPCL. “A significant number of Provident Fund accumulations of these employees have remained unclaimed over the years and are presently categorised as inoperative accounts with EPFO,” stated an update received here.
Samuel Das, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, EPFO Special State Office, Dimapur, addressed a gathering of approximately 50 former employees, elaborating on the various benefits available under the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme.
Das delivered a detailed presentation on the procedures for claiming PF accumulations from inoperative accounts, urging members to complete KYC seeding and submit their PF and pension claims online for faster settlement.
Special emphasis was laid on facilitating claims relating to deceased members, with Das stressing the need to ensure that eligible family members receive their entitled Provident Fund, Pension, and Insurance benefits.
The programme addressed by Imsenperong Wati, ADC, Tuli, and Tali Temjen Ao, Assistant Labour Commissioner, Mokokchung, representing the State Government. The ADC appreciated EPFO’s initiative in organizing such an outreach programme, particularly highlighting its importance in resolving long-pending inoperative accounts.
Representatives from the management of M/s NPPCL included CA Tushar Mehta (Associate Vice-President), Hemang Joshi (Business Development Manager), Raju Patel, and Kartik Biswas. The Joint Action Committee and Workers’ Union were represented by A Kika Lenda, K Imlitemjen Jamir, and Noklelimba. The session was followed by an interactive and hands-on support segment, during which members and claimants received assistance with KYC updation, UAN generation, and clarification of claim-related queries. This support was facilitated by Samuel Das, RPFC and Kallal Bhattacharjee, EO, EPFO.
In his vote of thanks, K Bhattacharjee, EO expressed gratitude to the company management, the Joint Action Committee, union representatives, and all participating members and family members for their active cooperation in making the outreach program a success.
