PANAJI
Labour Minister Jennifer Monserratte on Thursday said workers on contract would soon be covered under the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme.
Minister Monserratte was speaking to reporters after chairing the 9th regional meeting of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
“At present, contract workers are neither covered under State Government Provident Fund scheme or any other pension scheme. Such workers will now get a social security from the EPFO in the next phase,” said Monserrate.
The transport secretary, regional provident fund commissioner, revenue secretary, deputy labour commissioner were present at the meeting.
