As per the recommendation of the 44th Indian Labour Conference and the decision of  the Central Board of Trustees of EPFO, the Labour Minister has assured in the Parliament that EPF will be made compulsory to all establishments with 10 or more workers instead of 20 or more workers. Government had also stated that according to this 50 lakh more workers will be covered under the EPF Scheme.

But the government has gone back on these assurances. Due to pressure from the employers, government has withdrawn the proposal which would have benefited 50 lakh workers.

Going back from earlier assurance is condemnable.  The government should honor its assurance.