{"id":75671,"date":"2025-09-28T12:31:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T12:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=75671"},"modified":"2025-09-28T12:31:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T12:31:34","slug":"pdunass-concludes-comprehensive-orientation-training-for-newly-promoted-assistant-provident-fund-commissioners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=75671","title":{"rendered":"PDUNASS Concludes Comprehensive Orientation Training for Newly Promoted Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), New Delhi, concluded a three-week Orientation Training Programme for newly promoted Assistant Provident Fund Commissioners (APFCs). The valedictory session was graced by Shri Ramesh Krishnamurthi, Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC), who commended the Academy\u2019s efforts in preparing the next generation of EPFO officers for leadership grounded in knowledge, empathy, and public service values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on their experience, one of the trainees noted, \u201cWe are returning to our workplaces with renewed perspective and deeper insights gained through immersive classroom sessions and dynamic team-building activities. The training covered critical themes such as \u2018Customer-Centric Approach,\u2019 \u2018Ethics,\u2019 \u2018Compassion,\u2019 \u2018Landmark Court Judgments,\u2019 \u2018Audio-Visual Learning,\u2019 and \u2018Design Thinking\u2019\u2014each leaving a lasting impact.\u201d<\/em> The trainee thanked Shri Kumar Rohit, Additional Central P.F. Commissioner (Hq) and Director, PDUNASS, for designing a well-rounded and engaging course structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his address, Shri Ramesh Krishnamurthi, CPFC, congratulated the officer trainees for their enthusiastic participation and commended PDUNASS for curating a holistic training experience. He acknowledged the leadership of Shri Kumar Rohit and the contributions of the faculty and staff who facilitated the programme. He encouraged the officers to uphold EPFO\u2019s core values of integrity, accountability, and empathy, especially in their interactions with over 30 crore subscribers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the occasion, the CPFC released a series of booklets authored by the officer trainees. These included book reviews, creative culinary initiatives under the \u201cDelicious Initiative,\u201d and reflections on outbound training experiences. He also highlighted key developments within EPFO, including the rollout of the upgraded Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) system. The revamped platform includes advanced validations for EPS membership, international worker status, and compliance metrics. It also enables automatic calculation of damages and interest under Sections 7Q and 14B, aiming to reduce errors and streamline enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shri Kumar Rohit, Director, PDUNASS, emphasized the Academy\u2019s evolving pedagogical approach, integrating modern teaching tools with interactive methodologies such as case-based learning, outbound training, and design thinking workshops. He highlighted that PDUNASS remains committed to nurturing citizen-centric and compassionate public servants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A key highlight of the programme was the introduction of a pioneering course on \u201cCompassion in Governance\u201d, conceptualized and designed by Shri Sanjay Rai, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I. Shri Rohit noted that this is the first course of its kind in the country, underscoring EPFO\u2019s leadership in embedding empathy and emotional intelligence in public administration training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur curriculum blends domain knowledge with behavioural competencies. The sincere participation of trainees in both academic and extracurricular modules is a testament to their dedication to public service,\u201d<\/em> Shri Rohit said. He urged the officers to prioritize grievance redressal and citizen satisfaction, and to champion compassionate governance in their roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shri Ram Anand, Regional P.F. Commissioner-I and Course Director, presented a comprehensive report on the training programme. He informed that 50% of the curriculum was dedicated to behavioural and leadership development. Sessions were delivered by esteemed faculty from premier institutions such as the National Institute of Design (Ahmedabad), National Law University (Delhi), India Centre for Governance, and V.V. Giri National Labour Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key components of the programme included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n