The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), which launched the VISHWAS 2026 dispute resolution scheme, functions under which Union Ministry?

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The correct answer is Option B: Ministry of Labour & Employment. VISHWAS 2026 is a one-time dispute resolution scheme launched by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. The scheme aims to promote voluntary compliance, reduce litigation, and expedite settlement of pending EPF damages and penalty disputes. VISHWAS 2026 came into effect on 29 June 2026 and will remain operational for six months from the date of notification. The scheme covers pending judicial cases, recovery cases, cases awaiting final orders, and cases where notices are yet to be issued. Cases involving fraud, misappropriation, deliberate falsification of records, fully recovered penalties, or unpaid statutory interest are excluded from the scheme. Eligible employers can submit applications through the EPFO Employer Portal using a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or e-Sign. The scheme offers reduced settlement rates for eligible historical defaults prior to 14 June 2024, subject to payment of the applicable statutory interest and prescribed conditions. EPFO is the statutory organisation responsible for administering India's Employees’ Provident Fund system.

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Ministry of Finance

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Ministry of Home Affairs

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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), which launched the VISHWAS 2026 dispute resolution scheme, functions under which Union Ministry?

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