The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has raised the ex-gratia amount under the Death Relief Fund for Central Board employees from Rs 8.8 lakh to Rs 15 lakh, effective from April 1, 2025. This amount will be provided to the nominee or legal heirs of employees who die while in service and will be disbursed from the Staff Welfare Fund. Further, this ex-gratia amount shall be increased by 5% every year starting from 1st April 2026.