Government of India Launches PM-VBRY Portal to Boost Employment and Social Security.
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On August 18, 2025, the Government of India (GoI) launched the dedicated PM-VBRY portal, an Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme, to streamline registrations for employees and employers and provide seamless access to financial and social security benefits under the program.
- The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) was approved by the Union Cabinet in July 2025 under Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi. With a budget of ₹99,446 crore, it formally rolled out on August 01, 2025, to boost employment and skill development.
- PM Narendra Modi announced PM-VBRY during his 79th Independence Day address on August 15, 2025, at Red Fort, New Delhi. He highlighted the scheme’s significance in creating jobs, especially in the manufacturing sector, and enhancing social security across industries.
- Implemented as a Central Sector Scheme (CSS), PM-VBRY aims to generate new employment opportunities, enhance employability, and strengthen social security. The scheme emphasizes equitable growth, skill development, and inclusive employment in both urban and rural areas of India.
Main Point :- (i) PM-VBRY targets the creation of over 3.5 crore new jobs from August 01, 2025, to July 31, 2027. Approximately 1.92 crore of these positions are for first-time employees, aiming to boost workforce participation and provide long-term financial security.
(ii) The Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoL&E) oversees PM-VBRY implementation through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The ministry ensures registrations, monitors compliance, and manages distribution of Employment-Linked Incentives (ELI) for both employers and employees under the scheme.
(iii) The PM-VBRY portal (https://pmvbry.epfindia.gov.in/ or https://pmvbry.labour.gov.in/) allows one-time registration for employers and access to scheme benefits. Part-A provides monthly support to first-time employees, while Part-B assists employers with provident fund contributions, ensuring worker social security.
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