The Ministry of Labour and Employment has reiterated that every subscriber of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) must have an Aaadhaar-linked Universal Account Number (UAN), which can be created by logging in on the member portal, according to an official statement.
The central government has already issued directions to various ministries and departments to ensure payments of subsidy and incentive to the beneficiaries of the welfare schemes through Aadhaar Payment Bridge and ensuring 100% Biometric Aadhaar authentication.
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To ensure that maximum number of employers and employees benefit from the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme announced in Union Budget 2024-25, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has directed EPFO to work in a campaign mode with Employers and ensure activation of UUAN of employees. “EPFO will involve their zonal and regional offices for effective outreach,” the release said.
Using Aadhaar as an identity document simplifies government delivery processes, enhances transparency and efficiency, and ensures beneficiaries receive their entitlements seamlessly. Aadhaar-based verification eliminates the need for producing multiple documents to prove one’s identity.
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In the first stage, employers are required to complete the process of UAN activation through Aadhaar-based OTP for all their employees joining in the current financial year by 30th November 2024, starting with the latest joinees. They must then complete the process for all employees working with them.
The activation process can be completed using an Aadhaar-based OTP (One-Time Password). Employers should ensure that their employees activate the UAN by following the steps given below:
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-Go to EPFO Member Portal.
-Click on the “Activate UAN” link under “Important Links”.
-Enter UAN, Aadhaar number, name, DOB, and Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
-Employees should ensure their mobile number is Aadhaar-linked to access the full range of EPFO’s digital services
-Agree to Aadhaar OTP verification.
-Click “Get Authorization PIN” to receive an OTP on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
-Enter the OTP to complete the activation
-A password will be sent to your registered mobile number upon successful activation.
