EPFO has launched the 'Vishwas 2026' scheme for six months to resolve PF-related disputes..

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a new initiative to resolve disputes. Under this, a new one-time dispute resolution initiative named "VISHWAS 2026" has been introduced. Its objective is the easy and amicable settlement of disputes related to the imposition of damages under Section 14B of the Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, and Section 128 of the Social Security Code, 2020. The Ministry of Labour and Employment provided this information on Friday (July 17).

This scheme was notified via GSR 525(E) on June 29, 2026, as part of the EPF Scheme, 2026, and came into effect on June 29, 2026. It will remain operational for a period of six months from the date of notification.

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