📢 Big news for EPF account holders! The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has once again extended the deadline for activating Universal Account Number (UAN) and linking Aadhaar with a bank account. The new last date is now March 15, 2025.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment issued an official circular on February 21, 2025, stating:
📌 “The competent authority has extended the time limit for UAN activation and Aadhaar linking with a bank account up to March 15, 2025.”
Previously, the deadline was February 15, 2025, but it has been extended multiple times for the convenience of employees.
🔹 UAN (Universal Account Number) is a 12-digit unique identification number assigned to every salaried employee by EPFO.
🔹 It acts as a single access point for employees to manage multiple PF accounts across different employers.
🔹 Employees can track and withdraw their Provident Fund (PF) balance easily through their UAN.
🔸 Employees must activate their UAN and link it with Aadhaar & bank accounts to avail benefits under the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme.
🔸 EPFO’s advisory: “Linking Aadhaar with your bank account is mandatory to avail the benefits of the ELI Scheme. Do it on time to avoid last-minute hassles!”
The Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme was launched by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in July 2024 to boost employment and support industries. It has three versions:
✔️ Scheme A – Encourages first-time employment & new EPF enrollments.
✔️ Scheme B – Focuses on employment generation in the manufacturing sector.
✔️ Scheme C – Provides financial support to employers.
✅ Visit the EPFO website (www.epfindia.gov.in).
✅ Log in using your UAN and password.
✅ Click on ‘Manage’ > ‘KYC’.
✅ Select Aadhaar and Bank Account and enter details.
✅ Once verified by UIDAI, your UAN will be linked.
🚨 Act fast! Don't wait for the March 15 deadline. Complete your UAN-Aadhaar linking today to ensure hassle-free EPF transactions.
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