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Union Labor and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched EPFO services on WhatsApp. Now EPF subscribers will be able to check PF balance, 5 new transactions and passbook information through EPFO’s verified WhatsApp service.
Through this service, personal guidance and help will also be provided in fulfilling the needs related to PMVBRY. With this, everyday services will be available on mobile and the need to go to EPFO office will reduce.
Mandaviya also launched the facility of automatic settlement of inactive EPF accounts at the 74th Foundation Day celebrations of EPFO.
If there is a balance of up to Rs 1000 in such accounts verified with Aadhaar, the subscriber will not have to make a separate claim.
EPFO services on WhatsApp
According to the statement of the Labor Ministry, subscribers will be able to check their PF balance and five new transactions through EPFO’s verified WhatsApp service. They will also be able to get passbook information.
This service will be available on verified mobile platforms. This will reduce the need to go to EPFO office for routine work.
Automatic settlement of inactive accounts
There will be no need to submit separate claims if there is a balance of up to Rs 1,000 in inactive EPF accounts verified with Aadhaar. EPFO will start the settlement after verification of identity and bank account as per the prescribed procedure.
After this the money will be transferred to the bank account. About one lakh accounts are expected to benefit from this. A total amount of Rs 5 crore is involved in these accounts.
Seven publications released on foundation day
Seven publications were also released at the ceremony. These demonstrated EPFO’s commitment towards knowledge generation, institutional learning, legal awareness and sensitive administration. Mandaviya said that in the journey of 74 years, EPFO has emerged as a trustworthy institution for the workers of the country.
He said that people’s trust in the organization is reflected in the fund of Rs 32 lakh crore, which has been accumulated with the contributions of more than 8 crore members.
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