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EPFO urges employers to avail EEC-2026, Amnesty, Vishwaas schemes; highlights digital reforms under EPFO 3.0

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  1. EPFO launched EEC-2026, Amnesty Scheme-2026, and Vishwaas Scheme-2026 to expand employee benefits and simplify compliance.

  2. EEC-2026 enables employers to voluntarily enroll eligible employees previously left out of the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme.

  3. Vishwaas Scheme-2026 (June 29 to December 28, 2026) facilitates speedy resolution of disputes related to damages for delayed provident fund contributions.

  4. Amnesty Scheme-2026 (June 29 to December 28, 2026) offers one-time regularisation for exempted provident fund trusts without formal exemption notifications.

  5. Digital reforms under EPFO 3.0 and the CITES platform provide faster, transparent, and accessible provident fund services.

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EPFO urges employers to avail EEC-2026, Amnesty, Vishwaas schemes; highlights digital reforms under EPFO 3.0 · in5points