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PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana 2025: How Will It Boost Jobs & Your Career?

The Indian government has launched the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), a transformative employment scheme starting 1st August 2025. With a massive budget of ₹99,446 crore, this initiative aims to generate 3.5 crore new jobs in two years, focusing on inclusive and sustainable employment, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Whether you’re a first-time job seeker or an employer looking to expand, PM-VBRY offers financial incentives to accelerate job creation.

What is PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana All About?
PM-VBRY is a job-linked incentive scheme designed to fuel economic growth by encouraging employment. It has two key components:
1. Part A – Benefits for First-Time Employees
Eligibility: New workers registered with EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation).
Salary Limit: Up to ₹1 lakh per month.

Incentive Structure:
1 month’s EPF wage (split into two instalments).
First payment after 6 months of employment.
Second payment after 12 months + completion of a financial literacy program.
Savings Boost: A portion of the incentive is locked in a savings scheme to promote financial discipline.

2. Part B – Incentives for Employers Creating Jobs
For Small Employers (<50 workers): Must hire at least 2 new employees.
For Larger Employers (50+ workers): Must hire 5+ new employees.

Salary Slab Benefits:
₹1,000/month for salaries up to ₹10,000.
₹2,000/month for salaries ₹10,001–₹20,000.
₹3,000/month for salaries above ₹20,000.
Extended Benefits for Manufacturing Sector: Incentives continue for up to 4 years.

Payment & Transparency
Employees: Incentives via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) using Aadhaar Bridge Payment System (ABPS).
Employers: Funds credited directly to PAN-linked bank accounts for seamless transactions.

How Will PM-VBRY Impact India’s Job Market?
✅ 1.92 crore first-time workers will gain formal employment.
✅ Manufacturing sector growth with extended employer benefits.
✅ Financial literacy & savings culture promoted among new employees.
✅ Economic recovery through structured job creation.

Key Questions & Answers About PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
Q1. Who is eligible for PM-VBRY incentives?
A: First-time EPFO-registered employees (earning ≤₹1 lakh) and employers hiring additional staff.
Q2. How much incentive will a new employee receive?
A: Equivalent to 1 month’s EPF wage, paid in two instalments.
Q3. What’s the minimum hiring requirement for employers?
A: Small firms (<50 workers) must hire 2+ employees; larger firms need 5+.
Q4. Are there extra benefits for the manufacturing sector?
A: Yes! Employers get incentives for up to 4 years (vs. 2 years for others).
Q5. How are incentives disbursed?
A: Employees get DBT via Aadhaar-linked accounts, employers via PAN-linked bank transfers.