Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY): A Complete Decoded Explanation

 Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY): A Complete Decoded Explanation

Introduction :-

The Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana, officially known as Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), is a flagship employment incentive scheme launched by the Government of India. The scheme aims to boost formal employment, encourage first-time job seekers, and motivate employers to create new jobs, especially in the manufacturing sector.

This scheme plays a crucial role in achieving the national vision of “Viksit Bharat @2047” by strengthening economic growth through large-scale job creation.

Basic Overview of the Scheme

Aspect	Details
Scheme Name	Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
Launched By	Government of India
Launch Year	2025
Implementing Authority	Ministry of Labour & Employment
Implementing Agency	EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation)
Total Budget	₹1 Lakh Crore (approx.)
Duration	2025–2027
Target	Creation of more than 3.5 crore jobs
Focus Areas	Manufacturing & other employment sectors

Structure of the Scheme (Decoded)

The scheme is divided into two main parts:

Part A – First-Time Employees

Part B – Employers (Establishments)

Part A: Benefits for First-Time Employees

This part is designed to support youth who are entering formal employment for the first time.

Point	Details
Eligible Beneficiaries	First-time EPFO-registered employees
Main Benefit	Financial incentive up to ₹15,000
Payment Mode	Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Payment Schedule	Two installments (after 6 months & 12 months of service)
Salary Limit	Annual salary up to ₹1 lakh
Condition	Continuous employment required

👉 Purpose:
To encourage young people to join the formal workforce and stay employed.

Part B: Benefits for Employers

This part provides incentives to employers who create new jobs and maintain them for a minimum period.

Employer Eligibility Conditions

Category	Requirement
Small Establishments	Minimum 2 new employees
Large Establishments	Minimum 5 new employees
Job Retention	At least 6 months
Registration	EPFO-registered establishment

Monthly Employer Incentive Structure

Monthly Salary of Employee	Incentive per Employee (per month)
Up to ₹10,000	₹1,000
₹10,001 – ₹20,000	₹2,000
₹20,001 – ₹30,000	₹3,000

Duration of Incentives

Sector	Incentive Period
Manufacturing Sector	Up to 4 years
Other Sectors	Up to 2 years

👉 Purpose:
To motivate employers to expand workforce and generate sustainable employment.

Eligibility Criteria (Summary)

For Employees

✔ Indian citizen
✔ First-time EPFO member
✔ Salary within prescribed limit
✔ Must remain employed for required duration

For Employers

✔ EPFO-registered establishment
✔ Must create additional employment
✔ Must comply with labour laws

Application Process (Simplified)

Step	Description
Step 1	Register on official EPFO / PM-VBRY portal
Step 2	Link UAN and Aadhaar
Step 3	Employer uploads employment details
Step 4	Verification by EPFO
Step 5	Incentives credited via DBT

📱 Registration can also be done through the UMANG App.

Objectives of the Scheme

• Promote formal employment

• Support first-time job seekers

• Encourage job creation by employers

• Strengthen social security coverage

• Boost manufacturing and economic growth

• Achieve inclusive development under Viksit Bharat Vision

Advantages

✅ Large-scale employment generation
✅ Financial support for youth
✅ Incentives for long-term hiring
✅ Strong monitoring through EPFO
✅ Supports “Make in India” & “Viksit Bharat @2047”

• Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana

• PM Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana

• Government employment scheme India

• New employment scheme 2025 India

• Central government job incentive scheme

• Employment generation scheme India

• Labour ministry employment scheme

• EPFO employment incentive scheme

• Formal employment scheme India

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