New Delhi, Nov 21 (PTI) The Ministry of Labor and Employment has directed the EPFO ​​to ensure that the Universal Account Number (UAN) of employees is active to avail the benefits of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme.

EPFO will involve their zonal and regional offices for effective outreach, the ministry said in a statement.

“To ensure that maximum number of employers and employees benefit from the ELI Scheme, EPFO ​​has been directed to work campaign-wise with employers and ensure UAN activation of employees,” the Ministry said.

UAN activation gives employees seamless access to EPFO’s comprehensive online services, enabling them to efficiently manage their Provident Fund (PF) accounts, view and download PF passbooks, submit online applications for withdrawals, advances or transfers, update personal details and track claims. real time.

This allows employees 24/7 access to EPFO ​​services from the comfort of their homes, eliminating the need for physical visits to EPFO ​​offices.

In the first phase, employers are required to complete the UAN activation process through Aadhaar-based OTP for all their employees joining in the current financial year by November 30, 2024, starting with the latest joinees.

They must then complete the process for all employees who work with them.

In the second phase, UAN activation will include biometric authentication facility through face recognition technology.