Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar, in collaboration with the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), successfully hosted the valedictory session of the four-week Induction Training Programme for the sixth batch of Enforcement Officers/Accounts Officers of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on 26 December 2025. The programme was organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, with a focus on strengthening legal, administrative, and ethical competencies of newly inducted officers.
Capacity Building for EPFO Officers through Structured Legal Training
The four-week induction programme commenced on 1 December 2025 and was attended by 62 Enforcement and Accounts Officers. Over the course of 26 days, the trainees underwent 81 intensive sessions, amounting to 121.5 hours of structured training, delivered by 26 resource persons, including experienced EPFO officers and legal experts.
The programme was designed to equip officers with a strong foundation in law, governance, and service delivery, ensuring they are well-prepared to discharge quasi-judicial and enforcement responsibilities in a complex regulatory environment.
Wide-Ranging Curriculum Covering Law, Governance and Ethics
The training curriculum covered a broad spectrum of critical subjects, including:
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Criminal Law and Civil Law
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Indian Evidence Act and Constitutional Provisions
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Principles of Natural Justice and Quasi-Judicial Functions
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Labour Laws and New Labour Codes
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POSH Act and Cyber Laws
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Contract Law and Rules of Interpretation
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Procurement Management and Rajbhasha
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Professional Etiquette, Personal Grooming, and Administrative Ethics
This comprehensive approach aimed at developing legally sound, ethically driven, and professionally competent officers.
Special Session on Motivation and Goal Setting at NID Gandhinagar
As part of the broader learning engagement, National Institute of Design (NID), Gandhinagar, organised a special interactive session on “Motivation Through Goal Setting” for postgraduate students on the same day.
The session focused on themes of success and failure, challenging goals, personal roadmaps, discipline, willpower, attitude, belief, coordination, and consistency. The talk was facilitated by Dr. Bhavin Kothari, with Shri Rizwan Uddin, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I and Chief Learning Officer (CLO), PDUNASS, appreciating the enthusiasm and goal-oriented mindset demonstrated by the scholars.
Valedictory Session and Key Addresses
The valedictory ceremony at GNLU was attended by Shri Rizwan Uddin, RPFC-I and CLO, PDUNASS, and Dr. Nitin Malik, Registrar, GNLU.
On the final day, Shri Rizwan Uddin addressed the trainees in two detailed sessions, elaborating on the roles and responsibilities of Principal Employers towards contractual employees, supported by landmark judicial pronouncements such as:
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HSWCL vs RPFC (Calcutta High Court)
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FCI vs RPFC (Delhi High Court)
These case studies provided practical insights into compliance, accountability, and legal interpretation in EPFO operations.
Emphasis on Discipline, Service Orientation and Public Interest
Dr. Nitin Malik, Registrar, GNLU, acknowledged the meticulous coordination of the programme and appreciated the discipline and commitment shown by the trainees. Shri Hardik Parikh, Course Coordinator, presented a detailed report of the 26-day training programme, while trainee officers shared their feedback in an open and interactive environment.
During the valedictory session, officers were encouraged to apply the knowledge gained in the national interest, with emphasis on customer-centric service delivery, decisiveness, responsiveness, collaboration, and deep legal understanding. The importance of law as a cornerstone of public service and the need to secure optimum benefits for stakeholders in the interest of justice were strongly underlined.
Conclusion
The successful completion of the four-week Induction Training Programme at GNLU, Gandhinagar, marks a significant step in strengthening the institutional capacity of EPFO. By combining rigorous legal education, practical case-based learning, and a strong emphasis on ethics and public service, the programme has laid a robust foundation for the newly inducted Enforcement and Accounts Officers to serve with competence, integrity, and citizen-centricity in India’s social security framework.
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Source: PIB
