EPFO NEWS                                                                                      11/04/2017

     EPFO is developing a claim settlement process by receiving application online. The application will be integrated with UMANG       ( Unified Mobile App for New-age Governance.)

     UMANG is  a master  mobile based app which will help people access e-Gov services from the Centre, State and even from the local bodies and their agencies.Whether one wants to file their income tax or apply for a passport or pay various utility bills like electricity and water bills. This is part of PM Modi's Digital India program.
     The government is planning to integrate over 200 services offered by different Central, State Government and local bodies. Some of services to be included are Commercial tax/GST, Income tax, Passport Seva, Women Safety (Nirbhaya),  E-Post,National scholarship, Healthcare applications,  CBSE/State education boards, E-Municipality, IRCTC, Utility bills, Mother and child tracking, Public distribution system, Transport – Vahan/Sarathi, e-Court, m-Kisan, Land records, PF/NPS. 

     These services shall be available in 13 languages, which can be availed using smart phones. Those using feature phones can access these services through SMS.