EPFO Records 8.31 Crore Claim Settlements and Plans Aadhaar-Based Portal for Inactive Accounts
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EPFO Records 8.31 Crore Claim Settlements and Plans Aadhaar-Based Portal for Inactive Accounts

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) settled a record 8.31 crore claims in the financial year 2025-26, marking a 38% increase from the previous year. Enhanced digital processes, including auto-mode claim settlements and simplified withdrawal rules, have improved efficiency and member convenience. To address inactive accounts, EPFO plans to launch E-PRAAPTI, an Aadhaar-based portal enabling members to track, access, and activate old or inoperative PF accounts without employer intervention. Additionally, discussions are underway to raise the minimum pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS-95).

Political Bias
6%90%4%
Sentiment
73%
AI analysis of 12 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 30 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 12 sources
● Left 6%● Center 90%● Right 4%

The article group presents a largely neutral perspective focused on EPFO's operational updates and policy initiatives. Government sources highlight improvements in digital services and claim settlements, while judicial viewpoints emphasize employee protections in pension claims. Opposition or critical perspectives are minimal, with coverage centered on administrative developments and member benefits.

Sentiment — Positive (73/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive, emphasizing record claim settlements, enhanced digital accessibility, and upcoming initiatives like the E-PRAAPTI portal. While some articles note challenges such as claim rejections or inactive accounts, the sentiment remains constructive, highlighting solutions and improvements aimed at benefiting EPFO members.

How 12 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
businessstandardLost an old PF account? EPFO's new portal may help you reclaim your moneyCenterPositive
indiatvnewsEPFO to launch E-Praapti portal for inactive PF accounts, here's how it will help youCenterPositive
thefinancialexpressEPFO to launch Aadhar-based portal to track inoperative accountsCenterPositive
thehinduEPFO to launch new portal to track inoperative accountsCenterPositive
businessstandardEPFO to launch Aadhaar-based portal to unlock dormant PF accountsCenterPositive
mintEPFO plans Aadhaar-based portal to unlock dormant PF accounts Today NewsCenterPositive
moneycontrolPF users to benefit: EPFO to launch new portal to recover old, inactive accounts- Moneycontrol.comCenterPositive
economictimesEPFO may raise minimum pension under EPS-95; settles 83.1 million claims in 2025-26CenterPositive
indianexpressAmid record settlements in FY26, EPFO to launch E-PRAAPTI portal to help access inoperative accountsCenterPositive
zeenewsEPFO settles record 8.31 crore claims in FY26CenterPositive
zeenewsEPFO claim rejection: 5 key reasons why your online PF claim may be rejectedCenterNeutral
news18EPFO Higher Pension Relief: Bombay HC Says Claims Can't Be Rejected Over Missing Employer RecordsCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 29 Apr, 04:48 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news1829 Apr, 04:48 am
    EPFO Higher Pension Relief: Bombay HC Says Claims Can't Be Rejected Over Missing Employer Records
  2. 2
    zeenews29 Apr, 10:50 am
    EPFO claim rejection: 5 key reasons why your online PF claim may be rejected
  3. 3
    zeenews29 Apr, 11:40 am
    EPFO settles record 8.31 crore claims in FY26
  4. 4
    indianexpress29 Apr, 11:53 am
    Amid record settlements in FY26, EPFO to launch E-PRAAPTI portal to help access inoperative accounts
  5. 5
    economictimes29 Apr, 12:02 pm
    EPFO may raise minimum pension under EPS-95; settles 83.1 million claims in 2025-26
  6. 6
    moneycontrol29 Apr, 01:03 pm
    PF users to benefit: EPFO to launch new portal to recover old, inactive accounts- Moneycontrol.com
  7. 7
    mint29 Apr, 02:33 pm
    EPFO plans Aadhaar-based portal to unlock dormant PF accounts Today News
  8. 8
    businessstandard29 Apr, 03:42 pm
    EPFO to launch Aadhaar-based portal to unlock dormant PF accounts
  9. 9
    thehindu29 Apr, 05:04 pm
    EPFO to launch new portal to track inoperative accounts
  10. 10
    thefinancialexpress29 Apr, 07:04 pm
    EPFO to launch Aadhar-based portal to track inoperative accounts

Lens Score breakdown

33/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap90%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Bombay High CourtMinistry of Labour and EmploymentMinistry of FinanceEmployees' Provident Fund OrganisationCentral Board of Trustees
Political
Minister of State Shobha KarandlajeUnion Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
Judiciary
Bombay High Court

Story context

Category
Business
Location
New Delhi, India
Sources analysed
12
Last analysed
30 Apr 2026
Key entities
Employees' Provident Fund OrganisationEmployees Provident Fund (Malaysia)CroreChequeFiscal yearLakhMinistry of Labour and Employment (India)Indian rupeeProvident fundUnited StatesAutomationMansukh Mandaviya