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Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme

The Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme supports startups across all sectors, particularly in manufacturing, by providing financial incentives for hiring first-time employees and sustaining their employment. Eligible startups can receive up to ₹15,000 for each new employee over two years, along with additional benefits such as formalization of jobs and access to social security.

केंद्रीय

राज्य / केंद्र शासित प्रदेश: All India

मंत्रालय / नोडल: Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India

योजना किसके लिए: Startups

योजना प्रोफ़ाइल

डीबीटी (प्रत्यक्ष लाभ अंतरण): नहीं

लक्षित लाभार्थी: Startups

टैग: startups, All sectors, with a special focus on the manufacturing sector., Employment generation, Social security / Formalization of jobs, Financial assistance / Incentives (for both employee & employer), Skill / financial literacy component, Focus on first timers (new entrants to workforce)

विवरण

Brief

PM-VBRY is an employment‐linked incentive scheme (previously referred to as the ELI Scheme) approved by the Union Cabinet. It aims to generate over 3.5 crore jobs in India over a two-year period (from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027). The scheme provides incentives for both first‐time employees (to ease their entry into formal employment) and employers (to encourage new job creation). It is implemented by EPFO under the Ministry of Labour & Employment.

Tenure

From 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027 (2 years) during which jobs created will qualify for benefits.

Benefit tags

Employment generation
Social security / Formalization of jobs
Financial assistance / Incentives (for both employee & employer)
Skill / financial literacy component
Focus on first timers (new entrants to workforce)

लाभ

- Part A (for First-Time Employees): Eligible if salary ≤ ₹1,00,000per month. Up to ₹15,000incentive in two instalments. First instalment after 6 months of employment; second instalment after 12 months plus completion of a financial literacy programme. Some portion of the incentive will be kept in a savings instrument / deposit account for a fixed period; withdrawable later
Part B (for Employers): For each additional employee hired (salary ≤ ₹1,00,000/month) with sustained employment of at least 6 months. Employers get up to ₹3,000per month per new employee for two years. In the manufacturing sector, the incentives may extend into the 3rd and 4th year for sustained employment. Establishments must hire at least: 2 additional employees (if they have 5 additional employees (if they have ≥ 50 employees) and sustain for at least 6 months. Other Benefits / Features: Formalization of jobs including social security benefits. On job training and enhanced employability for first-timers. Use of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Aadhaar Bridge Payment System (ABPS), PAN‐linked accounts for benefit disbursal

Part A (for First-Time Employees): Eligible if salary ≤ ₹1,00,000 per month. Up to ₹15,000 incentive in two instalments. First instalment after 6 months of employment; second instalment after 12 months plus completion of a financial literacy programme. Some portion of the incentive will be kept in a savings instrument / deposit account for a fixed period; withdrawable later.
Part B (for Employers): For each additional employee hired (salary ≤ ₹1,00,000/month) with sustained employment of at least 6 months. Employers get up to ₹3,000 per month per new employee for two years. In the manufacturing sector, the incentives may extend into the 3rd and 4th year for sustained employment. Establishments must hire at least: 2 additional employees (if they have 5 additional employees (if they have ≥ 50 employees) and sustain for at least 6 months. Other Benefits / Features: Formalization of jobs including social security benefits. On job training and enhanced employability for first-timers. Use of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Aadhaar Bridge Payment System (ABPS), PAN‐linked accounts for benefit disbursal.

पात्रता

From 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027 (2 years) during which jobs created will qualify for benefits.

आवेदन प्रक्रिया

Online / portal

Official application / information link: https://pmvbry.labour.gov.in/

Source listing: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes.html

आधिकारिक लिंक

संदर्भ

आवेदन करें

अभी आवेदन करें

startups All sectors, with a special focus on the manufacturing sector. Employment generation Social security / Formalization of jobs Financial assistance / Incentives (for both employee & employer) Skill / financial literacy component Focus on first timers (new entrants to workforce)

आधिकारिक आवेदन या कार्यक्रम पोर्टल नए टैब में खुलता है। संदेह हो तो मंत्रालय की साइट पर विवरण सत्यापित करें।

Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

Aadhaar Card
Income Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Residence Proof
Bank Account Details
Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

Check eligibility criteria
Collect required documents
Fill the application form
Submit the application online or at the relevant office
Track application status

यह पृष्ठ सार्वजनिक व आधिकारिक स्रोतों से योजना सूचना का सार प्रस्तुत करता है। यह कानूनी, वित्तीय या व्यावसायिक सलाह नहीं है; अधूरी या पुरानी हो सकती है; तथा सरकारी अधिसूचनाओं का स्थान नहीं लेती। आवेदन या निर्भरता से पहले पात्रता, लाभ व आवेदन चरण आधिकारिक पोर्टल या परिपत्र पर अवश्य सत्यापित करें।

हिन्दी चुनने पर साइट पर मेनू, बटन, फ़िल्टर और जहाँ उपलब्ध हो श्रेणी नाम हिन्दी में दिखाए जाते हैं। योजना का मुख्य पाठ (शीर्षक, विवरण, पात्रता, दस्तावेज़ आदि) स्रोत की भाषा में रहता है—अक्सर अंग्रेज़ी—जब तक आधिकारिक द्विभाषी या हिन्दी संस्करण उपलब्ध न हो।