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Incentive for First-Time Employees, Employers

INDIA, JUL 25 – The scheme offers up to Rs 15,000 to first-time EPFO employees and incentives to employers, aiming to create over 3.5 crore new jobs in two years, officials said.

  • On August 1, 2025, the Ministry of Labour and Employment will launch PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana nationwide, backed by Rs 99,446 crore, as announced Friday.
  • Earlier this month, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the scheme, aiming to generate over 3.5 crore jobs over two years.
  • Employees registering for the first time with the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation receive up to ₹15,000 in two installments, while employers earn incentives up to ₹3,000 per month; the second installment requires completing a financial literacy programme.
  • In practice, 1.92 crore first-time beneficiaries will join the workforce, while Direct Benefit Transfer via the Aadhar Bridge Payment System ensures timely disbursal of incentives.
  • Beyond the initial two years, incentives for the manufacturing sector will extend to promote long-term employment and support economic growth.
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The Munsif Daily broke the news in on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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