SchemesWednesday, 1 July 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
EPFO issues retirement-day pension orders to 116 beneficiaries under the Prayas scheme
EPFO’s Chennai zone issued pension sanction orders to 116 retirees under the Prayas scheme, which enables pension on the day of retirement.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, the EPFO’s Chennai zone issued pension sanction orders to 116 retirees under the central government’s Prayas scheme at its Royapettah office in Chennai.
Key specifics
- The Prayas scheme gives pension on the same day an employee retires.
- In June 2026, 116 employees retired on superannuation and received pension sanction orders.
- The orders were issued by Regional Provident Fund Commissioner Debi Prasad Bhattacharya.
- The event was held at the Royapettah regional office complex in Chennai.
- EPFO officials including T. Govindarajan, Bipin Kumar and A. Prakash attended the programme.
Exam lens
TNPSC scheme question: Prayas scheme, same-day pension, 116 beneficiaries, Chennai zone and Royapettah office are the key facts; a direct scheme-feature MCQ is likely.