(a)whether the Government is contemplating to provide facility to the employees of the unorganised sector to generate their Universal Account Number (UAN) without depending on their employers;
(b)if so, the benefit likely to be accrued to these employees with this facility; and
(c)if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)
(a) to (c): The Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 is applicable to factories engaged in Industries specified in Schedule I and class of establishments notified by the Central Government.
As on 31.03.19, 197 industries/class of establishments are notified for coverage which has brought 4.69 crores contributory members within ambit of EPF.
Establishments are not classified as organised or un-organised sector.
The EPFO has introduced a facility to enable workers in EPF covered establishments to obtain Universal Account Number (UAN) directly online.
Benefits are:
i) UAN ensures worker’s enrolment for Provident Fund, Pension and Life Insurance.
ii) Worker is no longer dependent on their employer for getting UAN.
iii) UAN cannot be denied to any eligible worker.
iv) Worker need not share his Aadhar with employer for validation.
v) Employer can link UAN obtained by worker to start payment of contributions.
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