Jessica Dsilva - News Affairs: Umang App

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Now, you can link your Aadhaar number with PF account via Umang app

The facility on e-KYC portal has added a new feature to link UAN with Aadhaar online using biometric credentials.

Link Aadhaar with PF : Retirement fund body EPFO has launched the facility of linking Aadhaar with universal account number, through UMANG mobile app, the labour ministry said today.

“Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced UAN-Aadhaar linking facility for the convenience of members using EPFO link in UMANG app,” it said in a statement.

The new facility is in addition to the existing one on the EPFO website. The facility on e-KYC portal has added a new feature to link UAN with Aadhaar online using biometric credentials.

Moving towards Digital India, EPFO has also launched e-nomination facility.

This facility is available at Member Interface of EPFO Unified Portal. Any member with activated and Aadhaar-seeded UAN can avail the facility.

It is independent from employer.

After giving nomination details online, the member has to digitally sign the nomination. Aadhaar-based e-sign is being used for digital signing of the form. The e-sign is being provided to members free of cost by EPFO. This functionality will also be made available on UMANG app soon.

UMANG or Unified Mobile Application is an app launched by the government to provide access to various government services at one place.

Thursday, 16 November 2017

UMANG: From checking PF to applying for PAN, things you can do on the app

You can also apply for gas cylinder refill, check CBSE results, hunt for jobs, access passport and pension details.

Technology News : From provident fund (PF) details and National Pension System to booking a gas cylinder, accessing over 100 government services is now a click away with Unified Mobile Application for New-Age Governance (UMANG) application.

Upon downloading the UMANG app, you will be asked to link Aadhaar with the app, however, the same is optional.

Here are some of the services you can avail through the app:

Applying for a new PAN: Attaining a new PAN (permanent account number) is minutes away with the UMANG app. If you have already done so, you can also check the status of the application or do e-KYC by providing your Aadhaar number.

Looking for a job? If you are seeking employment opportunities, register yourself under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, which will send you job alerts. States such as Gujarat has integrated Online Job Application System with UMANG app to alert people on government job openings.

Gas cylinder refill: Currently, Bharatgas, Hindustan Petroleum, Indance subscribers can book a refill or place an order for a double cylinder. Additionally, users can also keep track of their order history. However, you must register the same mobile number with the app that you have with the agency.

Passport Seva service: Calculate the fee, locate a centre, check appointment availability and get advice on the documents needed to be submitted for your passport.

Pension system service: If you have a National Pension System (NPS) account, you can check current holdings and account details, change address, submit request for an e-mail transaction alert and keep track of the contributions made. Pensioners can also avail digital life certificate or jeevan praman.