New Delhi : The Government on July 1 approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, named Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, to promote employment, strengthen social security, and enhance employability, especially in the manufacturing sector.
The Government formulated the scheme after consulting labour-intensive ministries, trade unions, industry associations, and experts. A Steering Committee and an Executive Committee will oversee implementation, monitor progress, and ensure accountability.
The scheme will run from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027, with a budget of ₹99,446 crore for FY 2025-26 to FY 2031-32. It has two parts: Part A and Part B, providing incentives to employees and employers. Part A will support 1.92 crore new eligible employees, while Part B will encourage employers to create around 2.59 crore additional jobs.
To complement the scheme, the Government has strengthened the e-Shram portal, launched on October 21, 2024, as a “One-Stop-Solution” for unorganized workers to access social security and welfare schemes. It already integrates 14 central schemes, including PMSVANidhi, PMJJBY, PMAY (Gramin & Urban), AB-PMJAY, MGNREGS, PM-KMY, ONORC, and PMMVY.
The e-Shram mobile app, launched on February 24, 2025, allows workers to check benefits and access schemes in real time. The Government also enables gig workers on online platforms to register on e-Shram, receive identity cards, and avail healthcare benefits under AB-PMJAY.
Minister of State for Labour and Employment Sushri Shobha Karandlaje shared this information in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, emphasizing the Government’s focus on creating jobs, enhancing skills, and improving social security for India’s workforce.
