Now, link Aadhaar with PF account using UMANG app
Retirement fund body EPFO has launched the facility of linking Aadhaar with universal account number, through UMANG mobile app, the labor ministry said. "Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced UAN-Aadhaar linking facility for the convenience of members using EPFO link in UMANG app," it said in a statement. The new facility is an addition to the existing one on the EPFO website.
EPFO has also launched an e-nomination facility
The facility on e-KYC portal has added a new feature to link UAN with Aadhaar online using biometric credentials. Moving towards Digital India, EPFO has also launched an e-nomination facility. This facility is available at Member Interface of EPFO Unified Portal. Any member with activated and Aadhaar-seeded UAN can avail the facility. It is independent of an employer.
All about the facilities by EPFO
After giving nomination details online, the member has to digitally sign the nomination. Aadhaar-based e-sign is being used for digital signing of the form. It is being provided to members free of cost by EPFO. This functionality will also be made available on UMANG app soon. UMANG is an app launched by the government to provide access to various government services at one place.