EPFO to Launch New Portal to Recover Dormant Employee Provident Fund Accounts
Labour and Employment Minister Unveils E-PRAAPTI Portal to Streamline Provident Fund Accounts
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to launch a new web portal, E-PRAAPTI, to enable members to track and activate their old and inoperative provident fund accounts. Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the development on Wednesday.
The E-PRAAPTI portal will offer a streamlined Aadhaar-based authentication system, allowing members to access old EPF accounts that may not have a Universal Account Number (UAN) and update their profiles after linking and activating the UAN. The EPFO began issuing the 12-digit UAN to members in 2014. E-PRAAPTI stands for ‘Employee Provident Fund Aadhaar-Based Access Portal for Tracking Inoperative Accounts’.
In its initial phase, the portal will operate on a member ID-based system to ensure a secure and efficient rollout. The minister stated that it is contemplated to expand the scope of E-PRAAPTI to include members who may not be able to recall or access their old IDs. The platform is expected to reduce manual intervention, minimise documentation, and enhance transparency and efficiency.
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EPFO Performance Highlights
The minister highlighted the EPFO's impressive performance, noting that the body settled a record 8.31 crore claims in 2025-26, compared to 6.01 crore in the previous financial year. A significant portion of these claims were for advance or partial withdrawals, with about 5.51 crore claims coming from members seeking access to their PF savings.
| Year | Total Claims Settled | Advance Claims | Advance Claims Processed in Auto Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 6.01 crore | 59.19% | |
| 2025-26 | 8.31 crore | 5.51 crore | 71.11% |
The minister also pointed out that 71.11% of advance claims were processed through auto mode within 3 days, up from 59.19% in the previous year. Additionally, 6.68 crore members were able to file claims without uploading a cheque leaf image, while around 1.59 crore members seeded their bank accounts without requiring employer approval.
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| Transfer Claims | Auto-Processed | Employer-Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| 70.55 lakh | 24.84 lakh | |
| (without employer involvement) |
In April 2026 alone, the EPFO settled 61.03 lakh claims. The minister stated that nearly 74% of PF advance claims were processed through auto mode and 98.70% of claims were settled in less than 20 days.
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