EPFO extends UAN activation deadline for ELI Scheme to January 15, 2025

The Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for activating the Universal Account Number (UAN) and linking bank accounts with Aadhaar to January 15, 2025. This is necessary to access benefits under the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme. Previously, the deadline was set for November 30, 2024, and then extended to December 15, 2024. The ELI Scheme, announced in July 2024, includes three variants aimed at supporting first-time employees, job creation in manufacturing, and providing assistance to employers. To activate the UAN, employees must complete a series of steps on the EPFO Member Portal, including entering their UAN and Aadhaar details. A one-time password will be sent to their Aadhaar-linked mobile number to finalize the activation.