"Activate your EPFO UAN by November 30 to access benefits like PF withdrawals, ELI scheme incentives, pensions, and more. Don’t miss the deadline!"

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) explained that activating UAN and linking Aadhaar provides employees access to several services

In its circular, EPFO also mentioned that employees must activate their UAN and link their Aadhaar to their bank accounts to avail themselves of the benefits of the ELI scheme

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has instructed the EPFO to ensure all employees activate their UAN using Aadhaar-based OTP by November 30th. This initiative is part of the government's plan to boost the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme,

Using Aadhaar as an identification card streamlines government delivery procedures, increases openness and efficiency, and guarantees that recipients receive their entitlements smoothly.

Introduced in the Union Budget 2024 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the ELI scheme promotes formal-sector employment.

Employees must activate their Universal Account Number (UAN) and link their Aadhaar to their bank accounts. This mandatory step must be completed by November 30, 2024.