September 22, Colombo (LNW): A nationwide outreach programme aimed at supporting members of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) has officially been launched today, marking the beginning of what is being called the EPF Mobile Service Week.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Labour, seeks to bring essential services directly to communities across the country.
The first event took place this morning in Jaffna, with Deputy Labour Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe attending as the chief guest. Designed to improve accessibility and address long-standing concerns of EPF contributors, the mobile service is expected to cover multiple districts over the coming days.
Officials from the Ministry noted that the programme has been tailored to provide a wide array of services, going beyond routine administrative support. Participants will be able to resolve discrepancies in their EPF accounts, submit claims, and receive personalised assistance from Ministry representatives.
In addition, the mobile units will host job fairs aimed at connecting jobseekers with prospective employers, particularly targeting youth and those recently displaced from employment. Legal experts will also be on hand to offer guidance on workplace rights, retirement entitlements, and EPF regulations — an offering intended to empower workers with knowledge of their legal protections and responsibilities.
