EPFO Regional Office,Pune to conduct Special Drive for Liquidation of Inoperative Accounts on 27th April at Baramati

**Executive Summary** The EPFO Regional Office, Pune, will conduct a "Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0" outreach program on April 27, 2026, in Baramati to expedite the liquidation of inoperative EPF accounts. The initiative aims to resolve grievances for workers, pensioners, and employers while ensuring the timely delivery of social security benefits. Key action items include the settlement of inoperative accounts and the updating of Digital Life Certificates for pensioners. **Key Points / Main Content** **Program Schedule and Venue** * **Event Date:** 27th April 2026. * **Time:** 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM. * **Venue:** M/s Dynamix Dairy Industries Ltd., MIDC, Bhigwan Road, Baramati, Pune-413133. * **Leadership:** The drive is led by a team of officers including the District Nodal Officer (Shri N Ramesh), Enforcement Officers, and Accounts Officers. **Primary Objectives** * **Inoperative Accounts:** Focus on the identification and settlement of inoperative EPF accounts to provide members with their entitled benefits. * **Grievance Redressal:** Provide a platform for employees, pensioners, and employers to have their specific issues addressed and resolved on-site. * **Social Security Delivery:** Ensure the timely and efficient delivery of social security benefits through targeted outreach. **Pensioner Support and Digital Initiatives** * **Digital Life Certificates (DLC):** Pensioners with suspended payments or expiring certificates can update their DLC at the camp to ensure uninterrupted pension receipt. * **Technology Integration:** The EPFO is leveraging digital tools including UAN-based services, Aadhaar authentication, and bank account seeding to facilitate hassle-free claim settlements. **Impact Analysis** **Workers and EPF Members** **Impact** Members benefit from the expedited settlement of long-dormant or inoperative accounts and the resolution of individual EPF-related grievances. **Action Required** Attend the program at the Baramati venue on April 27 to identify inoperative accounts or resolve pending issues. **Pensioners** **Impact** Pensioners face the risk of suspended payments if Life Certificates are not updated; the program provides a direct means to rectify this. **Action Required** Visit the camp to update Digital Life Certificates (DLC) if their pension is suspended or if the certificate is nearing expiry. **Employers** **Impact** Employers are provided a dedicated forum to resolve administrative or systemic issues related to their employees' provident fund accounts. **Action Required** Attend the outreach program to address any employer-specific grievances or settlement hurdles.

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