EPFO, ESIC outreach programme in Coimbatore and the Nilgiris on June 27
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) will jointly conduct Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0, an outreach programme, in Coimbatore and the Nilgiris on June 27.
The programme will be held at Sri Ramalinga Sowdambikai College of Science and Commerce in Coimbatore and at the TANTEA Guest Housing at Pandalur in the Nigiris between 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
EPF members, ESI IPs, Employers, Pensioners and trade unions can visit the convenient venue with details of the grievance/issues they faced. Additionally, any grievances related to EPFO can be shared via e-mail at pghs.rocbe@epfindia.gov.in and for ESIC related grievances, they could mail to benefit-srokovai@esic.nic.in
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