The Umang app is a unified app that provides access to a wide range of e-government services across India
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One of the services available through the Umang app is the ability for Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) members to withdraw money from their PF accounts
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EPF withdrawals can be made either partially or in full
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To withdraw funds from an EPF account, the Universal Account Number (UAN) must be linked to the Aadhaar number
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Here's how to withdraw money from your EPF account using the Umang app:
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Download the Umang app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
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Open the app and select "New User"
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Enter your mobile number on the 'Registration' screen and select 'Proceed.' This will bring up the mobile number verification page
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Enter the OTP received on your phone, then proceed to set the MPIN. After entering the MPIN, click 'Confirm MPIN'
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Select 'Proceed,' answer the security question, and continue
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You can choose to enter your Aadhaar number to link it or click 'Skip' to move to the 'Profile Information' screen. Complete your profile information and click 'Save & Proceed'
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This completes the registration process, and you will be redirected to the home screen