Secretary with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Sumita Dawra, has announced plans to enable EPFO subscribers to withdraw money from their provident fund accounts directly via ATMs starting next year.

You have the option to make a partial withdrawal from your Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) account for purposes such as medical expenses, higher education, a wedding, or home renovations.

Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) subscribers can withdraw their provident fund (PF) directly from ATMs. This new feature eliminates the tedious processes involved in claiming PF, offering a seamless and instant withdrawal experience.

EPFO subscribers can withdraw their provident fund (PF) directly from ATMs. Know how this seamless feature works, its benefits, and the Ministry of Labour’s plans to modernise social security in India.

The Labour Ministry said it is upgrading its IT systems to enhance services to the country's massive workforce.

EPFO is introducing 3.0 in 2025, allowing withdrawals from ATMs, streamlining processes, and potentially increasing contribution rates for employees.

Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra informed ANI that Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) members may soon be able to withdraw funds from ATMs. She added that the Ministry of Labour and Employment is upgrading its IT infrastructure to provide improved services to India's workforce.

Union Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra said that they are working to make the process easier to improve the ease of living along with settling claims quickly.

The Ministry of Labour is advancing its IT infrastructure to provide better services to India's vast workforce. Starting in early 2025, Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers will be able to withdraw their provident funds directly from ATMs,