No word on hike in minimum pension, allege trade unions
The Union Labour Ministry has published new rules for the EPF, EPS, and EDLI schemes to align with the 2025 Code on Social Security. Trade unions have expressed dissatisfaction, claiming the updates fail to address demands for higher minimum pensions.
Why it matters
Changes to these schemes impact the retirement security and social benefits of millions of workers across India.
The Union Labour Ministry published on June 29 and 30 the Rules for the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026, the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 2026, and the Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme, 2026, replacing the old Rules of 1952, for the schemes where millions of workers are subscribers.
The report balances the government's stated goal of regulatory alignment with the critical perspective of trade unions.
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