Last Day to Active UAN Under ELI Scheme? Check If You Missed

Hurry, it is the last day to activate the Universal Account Number (UAN) and link Aadhaar to bank accounts under the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme. EPFO has set January 15, 2025, as the last date. It is crucial for employers to prioritise UAN activation and Aadhaar linkage, especially for employees hired in the current financial year.

Importance of UAN Activation 

Activating the UAN is essential to accessing a range of online EPFO services. A UAN, which is a 12-digit number assigned to eligible employees, allows users to:

• Withdraw EPF funds online
• Check EPF balance
• Update contact details

What is the ELI Scheme?

The ELI scheme aims to encourage formal-sector employment and facilitate direct benefit transfers (DBT) to employees’ Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. To be eligible for these benefits, employees must have both an activated UAN and an Aadhaar-seeded bank account.

How to Activate UAN Online?

New EPF members can activate their UAN online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official EPFO Member Sewa portal.
2. Click on the ‘Activate UAN’ link under ‘Important Links.’
3. Provide required details such as UAN, Aadhaar number, date of birth, and Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
4. Agree to Aadhaar OTP verification and request the authorisation PIN.
5. Enter the OTP received on the registered mobile number to complete activation.

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