India, May 21 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has released its provisional payroll data for March 2025, revealing a net addition of 14.58 lakh members during the month. This marks a year-on-year increase of 1.15% compared to March 2024, signaling growing employment opportunities and greater awareness of social security benefits, bolstered by EPFO's sustained outreach efforts.
According to the data, EPFO enrolled approximately 7.54 lakh new subscribers in March 2025, reflecting a 2.03% rise over February 2025 and a 0.98% increase compared to March 2024. The rise in new subscriptions has been attributed to improving employment conditions, increased awareness of benefits, and EPFO's proactive engagement campaigns.
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