EPFO Launches EEC-2026, Amnesty, Vishwaas Schemes; Digital Reforms Under EPFO 3.0
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Economy
Why in news
EPFO has urged employers to avail new compliance initiatives including EEC-2026, Amnesty Scheme-2026, and Vishwaas Scheme-2026. These schemes aim to expand social security coverage, resolve disputes, and regularize exempted trusts, while digital reforms under EPFO 3.0 simplify compliance.
Background
EPFO manages provident fund contributions for employees in India. Non-compliance and disputes over damages have been persistent issues. The new schemes are part of ongoing efforts to improve voluntary compliance and leverage technology.
Key facts
EPFO launched Employees’ Enrolment Campaign (EEC-2026) to enrol eligible employees left out of EPF coverage.
Vishwaas Scheme-2026 (June 29 to Dec 28, 2026) facilitates resolution of disputes on damages for delayed PF contributions.
Amnesty Scheme-2026 (June 29 to Dec 28, 2026) allows regularisation of exempted PF trusts without formal exemption notifications.
Vishwaas Scheme does not waive statutory PF contributions or interest; relief only on damages.
Digital reforms under EPFO 3.0 and CITES platform aim for faster, transparent, and accessible services.
Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I, Greater Noida, Vaibhav Singh highlighted these initiatives.
Prelims pointers
- EPFO: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
- EEC-2026: Employees’ Enrolment Campaign
- Vishwaas Scheme-2026: dispute resolution for damages
- Amnesty Scheme-2026: regularisation of exempted trusts
- EPFO 3.0: digital reforms
- CITES: Centralised IT Enabled Services
- Validity: June 29 to Dec 28, 2026
Mains angles
- GS2: Role of EPFO in social security and labour welfare
- GS3: Government schemes for compliance and dispute resolution
- GS3: Digital governance and e-governance initiatives