Answer-Fill in the blanks with reference to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) for FY 2024–25:...

Interest rate The government ratified 8.25 for EPF in FY 202425, unchanged from the previous year. Beneficiaries Over 7 crore subscribers will gain from this decision. Meeting The decision was taken in the 237th meeting of the EPFOs Central Board of Trustees, chaired by Mansukh Mandaviya on February 28, 2025, in Delhi. The Ministry of Finance gave concurrence, followed by a formal communication from the Labour Ministry to the EPFO. This move strengthens retirement security for workers nationwide.

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Fill in the blanks with reference to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EP

F for FY 2024–25: The government ratified an interest rate of (1) on EPF deposits for FY 2024–25, benefiting over (2) crore subscribers, a decision taken at the (3) meeting of the EPFO’s Central Board of Trustees.

A (1) 8.25%; (2) 7; (3) 237th

B (1) 8.50%; (2) 5; (3) 235th

C (1) 8.25%; (2) 6; (3) 238th

D (1) 8.10%; (2) 7; (3) 236th

E (1) 8.25%; (2) 8; (3) 237th

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