Q. With reference to the Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization, consider the following statements:
1.It is an autonomous organization under the aegis of Ministry of Coal.
2.It aims to ensure safety regulations are being followed in coal mines.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO) operates as an autonomous body but functions under the overall supervision of the Ministry of Coal, Government of India.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The primary responsibility of CMPFO lies in the administration of social security schemes for coal mine workers. These schemes include Provident Fund, Pension, and Deposit-Linked Insurance. It was established for administering Provident Fund and Pension schemes to ensure social security for coal sector workers.
Source: Forum IAS
