JAMMU, Jul 16: Sumeet Singh, Regional P.F. Commissioner-I conducted an interactive seminar with the newly elected President, Bari Brahmana Industries Association (BBIA) Tarun Singla, Chairman, Federation of Industries Jammu, along with the office bearers of BBIA.
During the seminar, Sumeet Singh congratulated Tarun Singla on his election as President, BBIA, and wished him success in strengthening the industrial ecosystem of the region.
The seminar focused on creating awareness about three key EPFO schemes and the recently launched Vishwas-2026 Scheme. The participants were apprised of the salient features of the scheme, which has been introduced by EPFO as a special initiative for the amicable and time-bound resolution of pending damages cases under Section 14B of the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, or Section 128 of the Code on Social Security, 2020.
Devinder Singh, Enforcement Officer, informed that the Vishwas-2026 Scheme came into effect on 29 June 2026 and will remain operational for a period of six months. He encouraged eligible establishments to take advantage of this one-time opportunity to resolve pending cases and strengthen compliance with social security provisions.
Speaking on the occasion, Tarun Singla, President, BBIA and Chairman, FOIJ, welcomed the initiative and said that “the association is extremely happy with the launch of the Vishwas-2026 Scheme. It was the need of the hour, as many establishments have experienced instances of delayed EPF remittances due to inadvertent reasons. This scheme will provide much-needed relief by mitigating penalties and encouraging voluntary compliance.”
Representatives of BBIA, including Viraaj Malhotra, Sr. Vice President and Abhishek Mahajan, Secretary, along with other stakeholders, actively participated in the programme.
The BBIA office bearers assured that the Association would actively disseminate information about the scheme among its members and encourage all eligible establishments to avail themselves of its benefits within the stipulated timeframe. The seminar concluded with an interactive discussion, during which industry representatives appreciated EPFO’s proactive outreach efforts and reaffirmed their commitment to promoting compliance and extending the benefits of social security to all eligible employees.