(a) the details of the number of EPFO subscribers across the country, State/UT-wise including Maharashtra, Gujarat and West Bengal;
(b) whether the Government is planning/proposing to link their unique account number with Aadhaar, bank and mobile numbers;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(d) the time by which it is likely to be done along with the steps taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE(IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)
(a): The number of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers (contributory) for the month of March, 2018 across the country, State/UT-wise including Maharashtra, Gujarat and West Bengal is at Annex A.
(b): The Universal Account Number (UAN) allotment started in October, 2014 linking with Aadhaar, Bank Account and Mobile Number.
(c): Till date, 14.41 crore UAN have been allotted and 5.5 crore UAN have been seeded with Aadhaar so that members can be provided efficient online services.
(d): The UAN allotment and Aadhaar seeding is an ongoing process. The field offices of EPFO have been provided with online facility to enable change in Know Your Customer (KYC) details and directed to facilitate Aadhaar seeding by providing facilitation center in office premises to help members update KYC details organizing awareness camps, etc.
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