Why You Should Attend ClickNexi's Present EPFO Special LIVE Open House Q&A
Why You Should Attend ClickNexi’s Present EPFO Special LIVE Open House Q&A
1 October 2026 | 9:00 PM IST
ClickNexi Presents | EPFO Special LIVE Q&A
Guest: Shri Sunil Rajendra Chivate, Regional PF Commissioner-II, EPFO, Mumbai
The EPFO landscape is changing rapidly. For HR professionals, employers, payroll teams, compliance officers, consultants and employees, several developments are now converging at the same time—from the EPF & MP Act and Labour Codes to VISHWAS 2026, Higher Pension, PM-VBRY and the newly enhanced EPFO wage ceiling.
That is precisely why tomorrow’s LIVE session is important.
The ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 Question Is No Longer Just a Headline
One of the biggest recent developments is the enhancement of the statutory wage ceiling for mandatory EPFO coverage from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month, effective 17 September 2026.
The Government has stated that the change is expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees into mandatory EPFO coverage.
But the real questions begin after the announcement:
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Which employees will actually come under the revised coverage?
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How should employers identify previously excluded employees?
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How will payroll systems need to be changed?
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What happens to EPF, EPS and EDLI contributions?
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What happens where wages are above ₹25,000?
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How will existing members be treated?
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What are the implications for ECR filing?
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What should HR and payroll teams do from September 2026 onward?
These are implementation questions, not merely headline questions.
And the official EPFO communication indicates that the revised ceiling applies to monthly contributions at ₹25,000 or actual salary/wages, whichever is lower, subject to the applicable statutory provisions and scheme rules. (Press Information Bureau)
Tomorrow’s LIVE gives viewers an opportunity to explore these practical issues directly.
VISHWAS 2026: What Should Employers Know?
EPFO has also introduced VISHWAS, 2026, along with AMNESTY, 2026, as one-time initiatives aimed at addressing legacy provident-fund issues, encouraging compliance and resolving certain long-pending matters.
The schemes were notified through G.S.R. 525(E) dated 29 June 2026 and came into effect from 29 June 2026, with the stated six-month operational period. (Press Information Bureau)
For establishments with historical compliance issues, pending matters or questions around regularisation and settlement, understanding the precise applicability and procedural requirements is important.
The LIVE session provides an opportunity to ask:
What exactly does VISHWAS 2026 mean in practice?
Who can benefit?
What cases can be covered?
What should an employer do before the applicable window closes?
PM-VBRY: Another Major Piece of the Puzzle
The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) is another important development for employers and employees.
The scheme is designed to encourage formal employment and provides incentives linked to eligible employment generation.
Government information states that eligible first-time employees can receive an incentive equivalent to one month’s wage, up to ₹15,000, subject to the scheme’s conditions. For eligible employers generating additional employment, incentives can go up to ₹3,000 per employee per month, with different periods applicable to manufacturing and non-manufacturing establishments. (Press Information Bureau)
This creates several practical questions for HR and payroll:
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Who qualifies as a first-time employee?
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What constitutes eligible additional employment?
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What are the employer eligibility conditions?
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What role does EPFO compliance play?
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What documentation and payroll data are important?
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How does the scheme interact with current workforce expansion?
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What should employers verify before claiming benefits?
These are precisely the types of questions that make a practitioner-oriented discussion valuable.
Higher Pension: A Subject That Continues to Generate Questions
Higher Pension under the EPS framework remains an important subject for employees, HR professionals and pension stakeholders.
The subject involves technical questions around:
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Pensionable salary
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EPS contribution
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Pension calculation
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Eligibility
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Contribution history
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Employer and employee records
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Joint options and applicable procedures
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Impact of subsequent EPFO developments
Rather than relying on social-media interpretations or fragmented explanations, tomorrow’s LIVE provides an opportunity to raise specific questions and understand the issue from the perspective of an experienced EPFO officer.
EPF & MP Act + Labour Codes
The discussion will not be limited to individual schemes.
The broader transition in India’s social-security framework is equally important.
For HR and compliance professionals, the relationship between the existing EPF & MP Act framework, the Code on Social Security, 2020, and the evolving Labour Code implementation landscape raises practical questions around:
coverage → wages → contribution → records → compliance → enforcement → employee benefits.
The challenge for employers is not simply understanding the law.
The challenge is translating the law into:
Payroll configuration + HR policy + employee communication + statutory compliance + documentation.
That is where a practical LIVE discussion can be particularly useful.
Why Shri Sunil Rajendra Chivate?
Tomorrow’s guest is Shri Sunil Rajendra Chivate, Regional PF Commissioner-II, EPFO, Mumbai.
He brings nearly a decade of experience in EPFO and social-security administration, with professional assignments across Bhavnagar, Pune, Thane and Mumbai.
His experience includes leadership of legal divisions, statutory compliance, quasi-judicial proceedings, recovery of arrears, grievance-management systems and regional operational responsibilities.
Currently, he is serving at the EPFO Regional Office, Dadar, Mumbai, where his responsibilities include the Legal and Finance & Accounts divisions.
That background makes the session particularly relevant for viewers looking beyond theoretical explanations and wanting to understand the practical administrative and compliance dimensions of EPFO.
Who Should Attend?
This LIVE session is particularly relevant for:
👨💼 HR Professionals
Understand how recent EPFO developments may affect workforce administration and employee communication.
💻 Payroll Professionals
Focus on wage ceilings, contribution calculations, ECR and system-level implementation questions.
⚖️ Compliance Officers
Understand the emerging compliance landscape and areas requiring immediate attention.
🏢 Employers
Assess the implications of expanded EPFO coverage and employment-linked schemes.
👨💼 HR Consultants & Labour Law Professionals
Stay updated on developments that may affect client advisory and compliance practices.
👷 Employees
Understand the implications of EPF, EPS, EDLI, higher pension and the revised coverage framework.
Don’t Just Watch the Headlines. Ask the Questions.
There is a significant difference between knowing that an announcement has been made and understanding what that announcement means in practice.
The ₹25,000 wage ceiling announcement is a perfect example.
The headline takes seconds to understand.
The implementation raises dozens of questions.
The same applies to VISHWAS 2026, PM-VBRY, Higher Pension and the Labour Codes.
Tomorrow’s session is therefore designed around a simple idea:
Bring your questions. Listen to the discussion. Understand the practical implications.
🔴 Tomorrow — Go LIVE With Us
CLICKNEXI PRESENTS
EPFO SPECIAL LIVE Q&A
With Shri Sunil Rajendra Chivate
Regional PF Commissioner-II, EPFO, Mumbai
📅 1 October 2026
⏰ 9:00 PM IST
Key discussion areas:
🔹 EPF & MP Act
🔹 Labour Codes
🔹 VISHWAS 2026
🔹 Higher Pension
🔹 PM-VBRY
🔹 PF Wage Ceiling ₹15,000 → ₹25,000
🔹 EPFO compliance & practical implementation
🔹 Your questions
Set your reminder. Subscribe to Compliance Monk. Turn on notifications. Keep your questions ready.
Because tomorrow is not just about hearing another EPFO update.
It’s about getting clarity on the questions that matter.
See you LIVE on 1 October at 9 PM IST.
