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Data shows 57.7% of new subscriptions, or 0.43 million, were aged between 18 and 25 years, continuing the trend of first-time job seekers entering the organised workforce, it added.
Additionally, about 1.3 million individuals rejoined EPFO in February, an increase of 11.9% year-on-year. These employees changed jobs but chose to transfer their existing EPFO accounts rather than withdrawing savings, the ministry noted.
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Female participation also saw a boost, with net payroll additions of around 0.3 million, a growth of 9.2% from February 2024.
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The growth in female additions indicates a broader shift towards a more inclusive and diverse workforce, the ministry said.
A state-wise analysis shows that Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat and Haryana added 0.96 million.
