Centre launches portal for new scheme to boost employment

The Union Government launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojna portal on Monday (August 18, 2025). Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked first-time employees and employers to take advantage of the scheme. The Centre had said that the scheme, recently approved by Cabinet, will generate 3.5 crore jobs.

Dr. Mandaviya said all employers and first-time employees are covered under the scheme. He said people can avail incentives by registering on the portal or by uploading their Universal Account Number on the UMANG Application. Part A of the scheme is for first-time employees, and Part B is for employers. “Under Part A, a one-time incentive equivalent to an average of one month’s wages (Basic+DA) of up to ₹15,000 will be offered to first-time employees in two instalments,” Mr. Mandaviya said.

The employer, on the other hand, will get incentives under three slabs. For an employee with a salary of ₹10,000 per month, the employer will receive a one-time incentive of ₹1,000. For a salary between ₹10,000 and ₹20,000, the employer will receive ₹2,000. For a sum up to ₹30,000, the employer’s incentive will be ₹3,000. “The scheme will promote new job creation and support new employees,” the Minister said.