The Indian government has launched a pilot to automatically refund small balances from inoperative EPFO accounts, starting with deposits up to ₹1,000 credited directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. With over 31 lakh dormant accounts holding ₹10,903 crore, the move is especially relevant for NRIs who left jobs in India and forgot small PF balances. This article explains how the initiative works, why PF accounts become inoperative, and what it means for NRIs reclaiming old E