EPFO's Centralized Pension System
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has successfully implemented its Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS) across all regional offices in India, marking a significant advancement in pension disbursement. This initiative benefits over 68 lakh pensioners, enabling them to access their pensions from any bank branch nationwide.
Nationwide Accessibility: Pensioners can now withdraw their pensions from any bank branch across India, eliminating the need for transfers between branches.
Streamlined Disbursement Process: The CPPS aims to modernize and simplify pension services, ensuring seamless and efficient pension disbursements.
Financial Impact: In December 2024, approximately ₹1,570 crore was disbursed to over 68 lakh pensioners across all 122 pension-disbursing regional offices of the EPFO.
Prior to the CPPS, pension disbursement was decentralized, with each regional office maintaining separate agreements with banks. This often led to complexities and delays for pensioners, especially those relocating or changing bank branches. The introduction of CPPS addresses these challenges by providing a unified and efficient system for pension disbursement.
The successful rollout of CPPS signifies a major step towards enhancing the ease of living for millions of pensioners in India. By ensuring timely and hassle-free access to pension funds, the EPFO continues to strengthen its commitment to social security and financial inclusion.
| Why in News | Key Points |
|---|---|
| EPFO has launched a Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS) across all regional offices. | – EPFO’s CPPS benefits 68 lakh pensioners. – Pensioners can withdraw pensions from any bank branch nationwide. – EPFO aims to streamline pension disbursements. |
| Pensioners | – 68 lakh pensioners will benefit. |
| System Launch | – CPPS implemented across all 122 regional offices of EPFO. |
| Implementation | – Facilitates pension disbursement from any bank branch. |
| Financial Disbursement | – ₹1,570 crore disbursed in December 2024 to pensioners. |
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