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PF Claim Stuck or UAN Inactive? EPFO Camp Can Help Resolve These 7 Major Issues Near You

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Is your PF claim getting rejected, your UAN failing to activate, or is there a delay in your pension? The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched the 'Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0' campaign. Now, without having to make repeated trips to the regional office, 7 major issues related to PF, UAN, KYC, and EPS-95 pensions can be resolved quickly within your own district!

There is welcome news for the crores of subscribers of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). If your Provident Fund (PF) claim has been stuck for a long time, your Universal Account Number (UAN) is not activating, or there are discrepancies regarding your name or date of birth in your account, you no longer need to make rounds of the regional EPFO ​​office.

Yes, the district-level public outreach program 'Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0' (Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0), organized monthly by the EPFO, is being rolled out. At this special camp, PF members, pensioners, and their dependents can meet officials directly and get their issues resolved on the spot.

Find out what this program is all about:

This is a district-level outreach program. Its objective is to resolve PF and pension-related issues without members having to visit the office. Information regarding EPFO ​​services and procedures is also provided here.

Assistance available for these 7 issues:

1. UAN-related issues: Officials can assist in activating the Universal Account Number (UAN). This number links PF accounts from different jobs. If the UAN has been deactivated, that issue can also be raised. 2. Aadhaar, PAN, and Bank Details: Assistance can be sought to correct or update Aadhaar, PAN, and bank details linked to the PF account.

3. Errors in Name or Date of Birth: Issues regarding a member's basic details—such as name or date of birth—can be raised for rectification.

4. Claims, Withdrawals, and Transfers: Help is available for filing PF claims. Cases involving stalled withdrawals or transfers can also be addressed. Officials provide information on final withdrawals, grievance registration, and preventing fraud related to PF accounts.

5. Discrepancies in Employment and Service Details: Any mismatches or errors in the employment and service records linked to the PF account can also be addressed here.

6. Pension-related Matters: EPS-95 members can seek assistance at the pension helpdesk regarding issues such as Life Certificates and Pension Payment Orders (PPO).

7. Delays in Claims Following a Member's Death: Family members can seek assistance regarding delays in claim processing. This includes matters related to EDLI (Employee Deposit Linked Insurance) benefits associated with the PF account.

Information on New Schemes Also Being Provided

Yes, EPFO ​​officials are also using these camps to raise awareness about new initiatives. These include the Amnesty Scheme 2026, Vishwas 2026, Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana, and the Employee Enrollment Campaign 2026.

In summary, if you have a long-standing PF or pension-related issue, you can visit the program being held in your district and speak directly to the officials. (Please verify the exact location and timing of the camp with your district's EPFO ​​office or the official EPFO ​​website.)