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New Delhi. Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has changed the rules of Provident Fund (PPF). After the implementation of the new rules, the claim process, claim tracking and passbook checking have become easier. After the implementation of this rule, EPF members will get a lot of facilities.
Let us tell you that the Central Government has issued instructions to implement Aadhaar Payment Bridge and 100% biometric Aadhaar authentication. After this instruction, employers and employees will get the benefit of Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme. The scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2024-25.
To avail the benefits of the new rules, employees will have to complete a significant task before 30 November 2024.
Activate UAN
Along with new employees, old employees will also have to activate Universal Account Number (UAN). For this they will have to activate UAN through Aadhaar based OTP process. After activating UAN, it will be easy for EPFO members to avail all online service facilities. Yes, after activating UAN, the following services can be easily used-
Provident Fund Account Management
View and download PF passbook
Submit Claim Online
Updating personal details
Claim Tracking
Now members can avail 24/7 service of EPFO. Now they will not need to go to EPFO office.
How to activate UAN
- First of all go to the EPAO portal.
- Select the option of Activate UAN here.
- After this enter UAN, Aadhaar number, name, date of birth and mobile number linked to Aadhaar.
- Now accept the Aadhaar OTP verification and then enter the OTP.
- After UAN activation, the password will be sent to the registered mobile number.