EPFO Employees Provident Funds Organisation is gearing for the launch of its new app that will bring a host of new functionalities. Importantly withdrawal and accessing the pension funds. However the current UMANG app is also a one stop solution that integrates major government services.
However many people don’t use this app not knowing its benefits and services therefore in this article we have mentioned everything you can do on the UMANG app.
Jeevan Pramaan (Life Certificate)
Pensioners enrolled in the Pension Fund Organisation have to submit a Jeevan Pramaan (Life Certificate), to continue receiving the pension otherwise the government can stop their pension payments citing their ‘Death’. Earlier the Pensioners had to do this physically by visiting the bank or the pension office. The Jeevan Pramaan is thereofore like a declaration.
Earlier, pensioners had to do this physically by visiting the bank or the pension office. Now, it can be done online too through apps and biometric verification. The UMANG app also allows pensioners to generate a digital life certificate through their smartphones.
Under the services, users can select ‘generate life certificate’, enter their details and generate their certificates.
EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Organisation)
The UMANG application offers several EPFO services to users. This includes checking of pension fund balance, activation of UAN, viewing of the passbook, raising claims and even downloading scheme certificates, etc.
On the app, users can search for ‘EPFO” under services and then choose the service that they need. Additionally users can even register grievances on the app.
PAN Services (Permanent Account Number)
People using the UMANG app can apply for a new PAN card and even to make corrections to an existing PAN card.
For accessing this functionality, one needs to select My PAN section, then submit an application for a new PAN card after doing e-KYC with Aadhaar.
Government Schemes
Under the Schemes section, users can explore and apply for various central/state government schemes if they’re eligible for them. On the app, you can check your eligibility, read scheme details, benefits and check the required documents for the scheme. You can also apply for the scheme.
Many schemes like Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, Assistance for Purchase of Aids/Appliances, Post Office Monthly Income Scheme, etc., are available on the app.
DigiLocker
UMANG is integrated with DigiLocker, so you can access all your important government documents, including Aadhaar, driving license, PAN, EPFO documents, etc., on the app. You can find the documents under the Documents tab on the app.