The government has made several important changes over the last few months for EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation) members, enabling services related to provident funds. Recently, the EPFO has added one more landmark feature – services are now also available on DigiLocker app.
Now if you have an Android smartphone, you can check your PF account balance and passbook directly from DigiLocker from anywhere, anytime. EPFO shared this information on social media platform ‘X’ last week.
Now these EPFO services will be available on DigiLocker:
-EPFO members can now view and download important documents like their UAN card, Pension Payment Order (PPO), and Scheme Certificate on DigiLocker.
-Though the passbook download facility was available earlier through the UMANG app, now direct access through DigiLocker has been made even more convenient — especially for users who want to get all the services in one app.
-The feature is currently available only for Android users, but is expected to be rolled out for iOS users soon. iPhone users are currently being notified to download the UMANG app to view passbooks from DigiLocker.
Activating UAN becomes even easier
The EPFO shared another update on July 18 stating that UAN can now be activated through Face Authentication through the UMANG app.
UAN activation is extremely important as without it you cannot check EPF balance, cannot withdraw funds online, cannot update bank or Aadhaar details.
Apart from this, UAN activation is also necessary for the benefits under the ELI (Employment Linked Incentive) scheme launched by Prime Minister Modi.
This scheme has been launched with a budget of Rs 2 lakh crore, aiming to provide skill development and employment opportunities to 4 crore youth across the country.
EPFO’s digital initiatives are changing the experience
EPFO is constantly appealing to its members to activate their UAN, link Aadhaar to bank account so that they can avail all the digital facilities of EPFO and participate in schemes like ELI.
5 major digital initiatives of EPFO that are beneficial for you:
-PF passbook and balance now on DigiLocker – access to all documents in one click.
-UAN activation by face authentication from UMANG app – now KYC and service access is easier.
-Online claim processing and withdrawal – facility to withdraw money without going to the office.
-E-nomination facility on the unified portal – an easy digital way to protect your family.
-OTP based login and tracking system for smartphone users – every update now right in your pocket.
If you are an EPFO member, take advantage of these digital updates immediately and make your PF related work easier and faster.
These digital initiatives by EPFO are not just making things easier but also more transparent, faster, and secure for members. From checking your passbook to withdrawing PF online and activating UAN via face authentication, most tasks can now be done in minutes using your smartphone.