The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana is designed to boost formal employment in India. What is the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana? It is an initiative or programme launched by the Central Government, i.e., the Narendra Modi government. This scheme will boost job creation and social security, which is the need of the hour. Under this scheme, the government will provide incentives up to Rs 15,000 for new employees who have registered with EPFO. Additionally, employers will also receive assistance for creating new jobs. Moreover, the scheme aims to generate 3.5 crore employment opportunities. This new scheme focuses on manufacturing whilst encompassing all sectors to boost job creation and social security measures
The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana received approval from the Union Cabinet on 1 July 2025. The programme, which is allocated Rs 99,446 crore, aims to create more than 3.5 crore employment opportunities across the country, all within two years. For your information, the registration portal of the scheme, which was discussed in the Prime Minister’s 12th Independence Day speech, Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana, is now operational. Interested employers can access the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana portal to complete their one-time registration process.
As per the announcement, all employers and first-time employees are eligible for the scheme. To access the incentive benefits, individuals have two options: they can either register on the designated portal or upload their UAN number via the UMANG app. The Ministry of Labour & Employment shall oversee the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana, through the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). Let us tell you that EPFO operates as a statutory body under the Employees’ Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act of 1952.
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana – Two-Part Scheme
- Part A (First Timer) – This offers a single-time benefit of up to Rs 15,000 for newcomers who are mastering their initial learning phase until they achieve full productivity.
- Part B – This offers support to employees, with special focus on the manufacturing sector. This employer-centric component encourages sustainable job creation across all sectors. Also, employers will receive incentives for 2 years when they generate additional employment opportunities. Further, for manufacturing establishments, the incentive period will extend up to 4 years.
What are the eligibility criteria for Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana?
- An employee who starts working in a covered establishment during the period from the 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027.
- Has previously never been a contributing member of the Employees Provident Fund and has had contributions made to the EPFO or an exempted trust, who starts their first contributions for EPFO or an exempted trust from August 2025.
- With a basic salary of up to 1 lakh, which includes all emoluments received by employees under the terms of the employment contract.
- Has completed 6 months of service in the same establishment for the sake of the first instalment of the incentive.
How does the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana work?
- You need to secure your Universal Account Number (UAN) via your employer or alternatively through the UMANG app
- Successful completion of a minimum of 6 months in your current employment.
- Your incentive payment will be deposited into your bank account, which is linked to your Aadhaar.
- Successfully finish the complimentary Financial Literacy Program within 12 months to qualify for the second incentive payment.
What are the benefits of Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana?
The scheme offers various advantages, including:
| For Employees | For Employers |
|---|---|
| Job formalisation through expanded social security coverage | Compensation for expenses related to new job creation |
| Professional training for first-time workers | Improved staff retention and output |
| Enhanced career prospects via continuous employment | Encouragement for social security implementation |
| Development of financial management abilities | – |
Registration process for Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana
- Accessing the Portal – You will need to visit the designated and official portal Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (https://pmvbry.epfindia.gov.in or https://pmvbry.labour.gov.in). After that, click on the ‘employer login’ button, and you will be redirected to the EPFO Employer portal to log in.
- Enter login credentials – The employer is to enter login credentials and the CAPTCHA code to log in to the EPFO Employer Portal.
- Go to Registrations – After successful login, the employer is to click “PMVBRY” in the homepage and click on ‘Part B registration’.
- GSTN Verification – The employer’s system will prompt the employer with the question ‘Is the establishment registered with GSTN?’. An employer needs to answer yes or no. Remember, you will need to provide a valid reason for no. If you select YES, then, need to provide details including GST Registration number, Establishment’s Bank Account Number, and IFSC code of the bank. Note – The employer will need to ensure that the bank account is linked with the PAN of the establishment in the bank records. Both GST and bank records will be verified through their respective agencies (GSTN and Banks) after submission of the application.
- Submit Undertaking – When all the required information is completed, the employer must accept the undertaking and click the “Submit” button.
- Approve with Digital Signature – After submission, the employer must approve the details using e-Sign or a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to complete the registration process.
- Completion and Download – Once the e-Sign or DSC approves the undertaking, the registration process is completed. The employer can download the undertaking PDF for their records.
Concluding
In conclusion, the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PMVBY) is a meaningful initiative by the Government of India to stimulate formal employment, encourage businesses to hire workers, and subsidise businesses with the running costs of creating jobs. The PMVBY reduces the cost for employers for new employment while potentially providing social security benefits through EPF, ESI, and other schemes. The PMVBY creates additional opportunities for workers. In a competitive business climate, PMVBY benefits both businesses and workers, while assisting India’s economy, thus furthering its mission of a developed and self-reliant India.
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