The 182nd meeting of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Coal Mines Provident Fund Organisation (CMPFO) was held under the chairmanship of Shri Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, and Chairman of the BoT, CMPFO. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Coal, including Additional Secretary Ms. Rupinder Brar, Joint Secretary & Financial Advisor Ms. Nirupma Kotru, Deputy Director General Ms. Santosh, as well as CMDs and union representatives from various workers’ organizations. Shri Vikram Dev Dutt praised the constructive discussions and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing coal workers’ welfare and ensuring efficient management of CMPFO’s resources.
The primary focus of the meeting was the adoption of CMPFO’s Annual Audited Accounts Report, with an emphasis on ensuring timely disbursements, strong governance, and long-term financial security for coal mine workers. Updates were shared regarding recruitment efforts under new Recruitment Rules, aiming to address the workforce gap. Currently, CMPFO operates with 559 employees against a sanctioned strength of 934, and ongoing promotions are being implemented to enhance organizational capacity.
The meeting also reviewed the progress of digital transformation initiatives. These include the implementation of e-office since July 2023 and the online settlement of provident fund and pension claims since February 2024. The Board was briefed on the ongoing revision of the CMPF Act, with a first draft expected soon, and union representatives and stakeholders will be consulted for feedback. Efforts to improve grievance redressal mechanisms were acknowledged, with average resolution times reduced from 27 days in 2022 to 22 days in 2024, along with a significant reduction in pending provident fund cases.
CMPFO, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Coal, manages provident fund and pension schemes for coal mine workers. The Board reaffirmed its dedication to financial transparency, worker welfare, and the efficient operation of CMPFO, reflecting its vital role in supporting the coal mining workforce.
