New Delhi, July 27 -- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has delayed the rollout of its Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-linked claim settlement facility as it works to resolve technical issues with its upgraded digital platform, according to a Business Standard report published on 26 July.

The facility, which was earlier expected to be launched by the end of FY26 (March 2026), is now likely to be introduced in August. The delay comes after members reported multiple issues following the launch of EPFO's upgraded Centralised IT Enabled Services (CITES 2.01) platform earlier this month.

Here is what EPF subscribers need to know about the expected rollout, how the facility will work and its potential benefits.

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