EPFO Shifts UAN Activation and Retrieval to Umang Mobile App
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has moved the activation and generation of the Universal Account Number (UAN) from its online portal to the Umang mobile app. This change follows a database consolidation and software upgrade aimed at improving service speed and reliability. Eligible salaried employees with basic pay and dearness allowance up to Rs 15,000 can activate or retrieve their UAN via the app, with step-by-step guidance and FAQs provided to assist users.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 7 Aug, 01:03 pm. Other outlets followed.