New Delhi, 21 November (Hindustan Reporter). The Central Government has directed the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) to activate the Universal Account Number (UAN) of employees through Aadhaar-based OTP.
The Ministry of Labor and Employment said in a statement issued on Thursday that activating UAN through Aadhaar-based OTP will help employers and employees avail benefits under central government schemes. In the instructions issued by the Ministry, employers (companies and firms) have been asked to get all UANs verified on Aadhaar through One Time Password (OTP) obtained from the mobile number registered in Aadhaar, so that the members associated with EPFO can get the information from the government. To get the benefit of the scheme run by.
According to the ministry, in the first phase, employers will have to complete the process of UAN activation through Aadhaar-based OTP for all their employees joining in the current financial year by November 30, 2024, starting with the recently joined employees first. Will be from. After this he will have to complete the process for all the employees working with him.
It is noteworthy that UAN activation provides employees seamless access to EPFO’s comprehensive online services, allowing them to efficiently manage their Provident Fund (PF) accounts, view and even download PF passbooks. Additionally employees can submit online claims for withdrawals, advances or transfers, update personal details and track claims in real time. This provides employees 24/7 access to EPFO services from the comfort of their homes, eliminating the need for employees to physically visit EPFO offices.
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Hindusthan News / Prajesh Shankar
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