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- Garment factory workers near Rajatadripura in Tiptur taluk protested on Friday against recent changes to the central government's provident fund scheme.
- Protesters said new rules make it difficult for workers to withdraw money from their PF accounts after losing a job or leaving work.
- Workers demanded that PF withdrawal rules be simplified so they can access their money when needed.
- Officials including sub-division officer B.K.
- Saptashree, tahsildar Mohan Kumar, police sub-inspector Chandrashekhar, and labour department officer Sushilamma visited the site and heard the workers' grievances.
- The officials explained the existing withdrawal rules, application procedures, and current processes to the workers.
What to watch next
- Whether authorities take steps to simplify the PF withdrawal process
- Any further protests or follow-up action by the garment workers
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