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Source: Government of India

EPFO Simplifies Transfer Claim Process Through Revamped Form 13 Functionality; More Than 1.25 Crore Members to Benefit

Launches Facility for Bulk Generation of UAN by Employers without Aadhaar Seeding

Posted On: 25 APR 2025 2:00PM by PIB Delhi

Simplification of Transfer Claim Process through Revamped Form 13 functionality

To ensure ease of living for its members, EPFO during January this year, has greatly simplified the process for transfer of PF account on change of jobs by removing the requirement of approval from employer in majority of the cases.

Till now, the transfer of PF accumulations used to happen with the involvement of two EPF Offices. One, from which the PF accumulation is transferred (Source Office) and two, the EPF Office in which the transfer is actually credited (Destination Office).

Now, with an aim to further simplify the process, EPFO has removed the requirement of approval of all transfer claims at the Destination Office by launching a Revamped Form 13 software functionality.

Henceforth, once the transfer claim gets approved at the Transferor (Source) Office the previous account will automatically get transferred to the present account of the member at the Transferee (Destination) Office instantly furthering the aim of “Ease of Living” for Members of EPFO.

This revamped functionality also provides the bifurcation of taxable and non-taxable components of PF accumulations to facilitate accurate calculation of TDS on Taxable PF interest.

It is expected to benefit more than 1.25 Crore Members facilitating the transfer of around Rs. 90,000 Crores every year henceforth as the entire transfer process shall be speeded up.

Bulk generation of UAN by Employers without seeding Aadhaar

With a view to further Ease of Doing Business and to address the grievances being raised w.r.t proper accounting of the Past Accumulations that had been remitted to EPFO by the Exempted PF Trusts consequent to the surrender/cancellation of exemption and also in other cases involving remittance of past period contributions consequent to quasi-judicial/recovery proceedings, it has been decided by EPFO to relax the requirement of Aadhaar for generation of UAN/credit of Past Accumulations for such members. Also, a facility for bulk generation of UANs based on the Member Id & other member information available on record so as to enable prompt crediting of funds in the accounts of such members has been provided.

To that effect a software functionality has already been deployed and made available to the Field Offices in the FO Interface for bulk generation of UANs in the above said cases and also account the Past Accumulations without the requirement of Aadhaar in EPFO Application.

However, as a measure of risk mitigation to protect the PF accumulations, all such UANs would be kept in a frozen state and subsequently made operational only after the seeding of Aadhaar.

All these measures are expected to significantly improve services to members and reduce long standing grievances including further streamlining of validations for auto settlement of eligible claims.

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Himanshu Pathak

(Release ID: 2124244) Visitor Counter : 41

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Government of India

NHRC, India condemns the killing of innocent civilians by terrorists in the Pahalgam area of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir

Says, the time has come to act against those indulging in terrorism directly or indirectly and to hold them accountable for this menace against humanity

It is expected that the State will take all necessary steps to fix accountability; bring the perpetrators to justice, and provide succour to the families of the victims in all possible manner

Posted On: 25 APR 2025 12:56PM by PIB Delhi

“The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India is deeply disturbed by the news of the killing of 28 people by the terrorists after identifying their faith in Pahalgam area of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on 22^nd April, 2025.

The Commission condemns the dastardly attack on the unarmed and unsuspecting innocent civilians who were on a holiday to the valley. The incident has shaken the conscience of every right thinking human being as a serious issue of violation of human rights of the innocent victims and their families.

It has been said time and again at various forums that terrorism is one of the biggest causes of human rights violations in the world. The time has come to act against those aiding, abetting, supporting and advancing terrorism and to hold them accountable for this menace. Otherwise, it may result in shrinking of democratic space, intimidation, reprisals, harmony among communities and grave violation of various human rights, including right to life, liberty, equality, fraternity, and livelihood.

It is expected that the State will take all the necessary steps to fix accountability; bring the perpetrators to justice and provide succour to the families of the victims in all possible manner.”

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NSK

(Release ID: 2124223) Visitor Counter : 94

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 25 APR 2025 11:00AM by PIB Bhubaneshwar

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), through its premier minerals research institute CSIR-IMMT, has signed two Joint Declarations of Intent (JDIs) with leading Russian institutions—the State Research and Design Institute of the Rare Metal Industry (JSC Giredmet), a premier research and design institute under the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation, Rosatom, Moscow and the National University of Science and Technology MISIS, Moscow (NUST MISIS)—to strengthen cooperation in critical mineral processing and sustainable resource development.

Two separate Joint Declarations of Intent were signed by Dr. Ramanuj Narayan (Director, CSIR-IMMT)—one with Dr. Andrei I. Golinei (Director, Chemical Technology Unit, JSC Rosatom Science) and another with Dr. Michael R. Filonov (Vice-Rector, NUST MISIS).The collaborations are coordinated by Dr. Kali Sanjay, Chief Scientist and Head of Business Development from CSIR-IMMT, and Dr Konstantin V. Ivanovskikh, Deputy Director for Science and Innovation, and Dr. Korotchenko Natalia, Director MISIS Information and Marketing Centre from Giredmet JSC and NUST MISIS, respectively.Shri Anoop Kumar Srivastava, Counsellor (Space) from the Embassy of India, Moscow was also present during the signing, supporting the bilateral collaborations in critical minerals technologies.

Signing of JDI between CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar and State Research and Design Institute of the Rare Metal Industry (JSC Giredmet), Rosatom, Moscow

Signing of JDI between CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar and National University of Science and Technology MISIS, Moscow

 

 

The CSIR-IMMT team (Dr. Ramanuj Narayan, Director and Dr. Kali Sanjay, Chief Scientist and Head, Business Development) met with His Excellency Mr. Vinay Kumar, Ambassador of India to the Russian Federation, at the Indian Embassy in Moscow on 24th April, 2025. The meeting was facilitated by Shri Anoop Kumar Srivastava, Counsellor (Space). During the interaction, the team briefed the honourable Ambassador on purpose of the visit to Russia and highlighted the importance of R&D and technological collaboration in process metallurgy, with a focus on critical minerals vital for Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat.

 

 

CSIR-IMMT team meets with His Excellency Mr. Vinay Kumar, Ambassador of India to the Russian Federation, at the Indian Embassy in Moscow.

 

 

Swadhin/Manoj

(Release ID: 2124199) Visitor Counter : 72

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

In accordance with the strategy of Pursuing Global Opportunities with Domestic Supply Chains of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), the Taiwan Trade and Investment Service Center in Fukuoka was officially inaugurated on April 21. This marks a significant milestone in economic cooperation between Japan and Taiwan.

Considering their respective highly complementary industrial strengths, Taiwan and Japan are well-positioned to deepen collaboration through this newly established center. Functioning as both a bridge and a platform, the Center will integrate resources across government, industry, academia, and research sectors, offering one-stop services for businesses from both sides, such as investment consultation, industry matchmaking, technology exchange, and market development support.

The opening ceremony brought together over 200 prominent figures from the political and business sectors of both Taiwan and Japan. During opening remarks, Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Cynthia Kiang emphasized that the center will play a key role in enabling Taiwanese and Japanese enterprises to jointly expand into Asia-Pacific and third-country markets, thereby fostering win-win partnerships and energizing regional value chains.

For more information on the Taiwan Trade and Investment Service Center in Fukuoka, please visit the official website at https://fukuoka.taiwantrade.com or contact the center by e-mail at fukuoka@taitra.org.tw.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Registration & Electoral Office (REO) today called on eligible individuals and bodies who have not yet registered as electors/voters to submit registration applications no later than June 2, so that their registration particulars can be included in the final registers of electors/voters to be published this year, and vote in the elections to be held this year.

Hong Kong permanent residents who hold an identity document, will reach 18 years old by September 25 this year and ordinarily reside in Hong Kong are eligible to register as geographical constituency electors.

Registered electors/voters need not register again, but if there are changes to their registration particulars, they should submit applications for change of particulars to the REO by June 2.

Eligible citizens are welcome to submit applications for new registration as geographical constituency electors or change of voter registration particulars through iAM Smart. They may also provide or update their mobile phone number and email address, and check their voter registration status through the app.

Alternatively, citizens can register by filling in application forms which are available on the Voter Registration website for download. Hard copies can obtained at District Offices, the management offices of public housing estates and the REO.

Completed forms can be sent by post to the Registration & Electoral Office, 29/F, Standard Chartered Tower, Millennium City 1, 388 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon; by fax to 2891 1180; by email to form@reo.gov.hk, or via the REO e-Form Upload Platform.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Housing Bureau today invited tenders for two Light Public Housing (LPH) operation and management contracts. The deadline is noon on June 13.

The first contract covers four school conversion projects. These are at the Mission Covenant Church Holm Glad No. 2 Primary School on Shun On Road in Shun On Estate, Kwun Tong; the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Ma Kam Chan Memorial Primary School (Choi Yuen Annex) on Choi Yuen Road in Choi Yuen Estate, Sheung Shui; the Carmel Leung Sing Tak School on Shun Lee Tsuen Road in Shun On Estate, Kwun Tong; and the Baptist Rainbow Primary School on Chuk Yuen Road in Chuk Yuen South Estate, Wong Tai Sin.

The conversion works will be completed in two phases. The first covers the two projects on Shun On Road and Choi Yuen Road, which will provide about 130 and 110 units respectively. These are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of this year.

The second phase covers the two projects on Shun Lee Tsuen Road and Chuk Yuen Road, which will provide about 110 and 105 units respectively. These are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.

The second contract covers the project at Sheung On Street, Chai Wan, which will provide about 1,720 units and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of next year.

The bureau said the four school conversion projects have been packaged into one single contract in light of their relatively smaller scale. By engaging a single operator for the contract’s overall operation and management, resources can be shared among the projects to enhance cost-effectiveness, it explained.

The contracts cover not only occupancy management, property management and daily maintenance services, but also the provision of social services, as well as the management and operation of ancillary facilities.

Tenders are invited from all capable and experienced service providers, including non-government organisations and those with a valid property management company licence, or collaborations between such providers.

To ensure service quality, the bureau will carry out technical assessments based on factors including providers’ management capabilities, relevant experience and past service performance, as well as their proposed modes of operation and management, the social services to be provided, the feasibility of their exit plans, and their use of innovation and information technology.

Each tender price will then be evaluated to form a consolidated assessment to decide on the most suitable organisation for the LPH contracts.

Interested organisations may download the tender documents via the bureau’s website or from the e-Tendering System. They can also contact the bureau’s Dedicated Team on Light Public Housing to obtain the relevant documents.

The tender reference for the Shun On Road, Choi Yuen Road, Shun Lee Tsuen Road and Chuk Yuen Road LPH projects is HB2025/OPR-LPH-VSP, while the tender reference for the Sheung On Street, Chai Wan LPH project is HB2025/OPR-LPH-CW.

Tenders must be submitted before the deadline, either electronically via the e-Tendering System or by deposit in the Government Secretariat Tender Box situated at the public entrance lobby on Ground Floor, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Cheung Chau Climbing Carnival, an integral part of the 2025 Bun Carnival, will be held at the Pak Tai Temple Playground soccer pitch on Cheung Chau this Sunday from noon to 6pm.

Participants must be at least one metre in height and can enrol on the spot to climb the 14-metre bun tower that will be used for the Bun Scrambling Competition, due to be held on May 5 and 6.

The Hong Kong, China Mountaineering & Climbing Union will brief entrants on the skills required and various safety aspects before they begin climbing.

Meanwhile, visitors can make wishes at a Wishing Bun Tower at the venue. Other carnival activities and attractions include variety shows, handicraft workshops and game booths, as well as an exhibition of winning works from Student Drawing Competitions.

One of the game booths will be geared towards promoting public participation in athlete selections for mass participation events at the 15th National Games.

Prior to the climbing carnival, the Bun Tower Climbing Team Relay event – also part of the 2025 Bun Carnival – will be held from 9am to noon.

Members of the public are invited to attend all of the day’s events and cheer for participants.

Click here for more details.