Mandaviya launches EPFO services on WhatsApp
In short
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has launched WhatsApp services for EPFO members. People can check their PF balance, see passbook details, and view their last five transactions.
The new service should make it easier to use EPFO on a phone. The report does not say how many members can use it right away or when it fully starts.
What the reporting says
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has launched WhatsApp services for EPFO members, allowing them to check PF balance, access passbook details and view their latest five transactions. The publisher summary says the facility will also offer assistance under the PMVBRY scheme. The immediate effect is easier digital access for members, but the reporting does not state rollout coverage, eligibility details, or usage limits.
Why it matters
Mansukh Mandaviya has rolled out WhatsApp-based services for EPFO members, letting them check PF balances, access passbook details, and view their latest five transactions. The summary also says the service will support assistance under the PMVBRY scheme. The development is mainly about digital access to retirement-account information, but the report does not provide implementation scope, technical details, or a rollout timeline.