New Delhi, March 20 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Thursday announced a net addition of 17.89 lakh members in January this year, which represents an increase of 11.48 per cent over the corresponding figure for December 2024. Further, the year-on-year analysis reveals a growth of 11.67 per cent in net payroll additions compared to January 2024, signifying increased employment opportunities and heightened awareness of employee benefits, bolstered by the EPFO's effective outreach initiatives, according to an official statement.

The EPFO enrolled around 8.23 lakh new subscribers in January which reflects a growth of 1.87 per cent over the same month in the previous year. A noticeable aspect of the data is the dominan...