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EPFO explosion in May: the biggest growth ever, entry of youth and women created new history

Samira Vishwas | July 22, 2025 3:24 PM CST

May 2025 has set a record in the history of EPFO, which was never seen till now. This month 20.06 lakh new members joined the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). This figure is the biggest monthly growth ever since digital data recording started in April 2018. Earlier, in April 2024, 18.92 lakh net members were added.

The special thing in this growth is that not only the number has increased, but has also seen the best improvement in terms of quality and diversity.

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Participation of women and youth is the strongest (EPFO)

This time new members who are connected to EPFO include a large number of youth and women. In May, a total of 9.42 lakh such employees joined EPFO for the first time, including 2.62 lakh women. This shows that the participation of women in the workforce is continuously increasing.

5.6 lakh youth aged 18 to 25 became new members, ie 6 out of every 10 new members are youth. This means that new energy is being communicated in the country’s economy.

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16 lakh old members returned – Recovery indication in job market (EPFO)

EPFO statistics show that in May 16.11 lakh members were re -involved, who were first employed in an organization and then dropped out of EPFO. It is a clear indication that employment opportunities are returning and people are again turning to the organized sector.

Service sector became the powerhouse of jobs (EPFO)

If you look at the industry-wise breakdown, the service sector is at the forefront:

Manpower Suppliers: 4.63 lakh new members
Expert Services: 1.38 lakhs
Security, Textile, Engineering, Financing and Contracting Sectors: 8.95 lakhs

Of these, 44.61% of the members were involved in expert services only, out of which Manpower Suppliers’ stake was 51.71%. That is, the support service industry is emerging as a backbone of employment.

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State -wise situation: Maharashtra killed Baji (EPFO)

Five states captured about 60% of the new EPFO members:

Maharashtra: 20.33%
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Haryana together: 39.65%
Other than this Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana Also made a strong presence by contributing more than 5%.

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New rule of PF withdrawal – Now withdrawal of up to ₹ 5 lakh in 72 hours

Another important update to EPFO surfaced in May – now you can withdraw an amount of up to ₹ 5 lakh from your PF account in emergency or medical needs in just 72 hours. Earlier this limit was ₹ 1 lakh.

This decision was announced on 24 June by Union Minister Mansuh Mandavia. The proposal was passed by the 113rd Executive Committee of EPFO in March.

Record figures in EPFO, not just number, big picture too

This historical progress of EPFO in May 2025 gives many important messages:

Rapid recovery is happening in the employment market
Women’s participation is continuously increasing
The trust of the youth is returning to the organized sector
And the most important – the country’s economy is returning to track rapidly