Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: Part B- Support to Employers with Focus on Manufacturing Sector

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: Part B- Support to Employers with Focus on Manufacturing Sector is a central government scheme that gives financial support to establishments for creating sustained new jobs. Employers get support for two years for general employment generation, and the benefit period is extended to four years for the manufacturing sector. By encouraging formal workforce expansion, this scheme helps boost industrial growth and employability for job seekers across India. The scheme completed one year of implementation on 1 August 2026.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment runs the scheme through the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). It was approved by the Union Cabinet on 1 July 2025 and the dedicated portal went live on 18 August 2025. With an outlay of ₹99,446 crore, the scheme aims to support the creation of more than 3.5 crore jobs over two years, including 1.92 crore first-time employees. Benefits apply to jobs created between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2027.

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: Part B- Support to Employers with Focus on Manufacturing Sector - Introduction

This is an employer-focused part of the scheme that supports the creation of sustained additional employment across all sectors. It incentivizes employers for two years for every new hire who meets the specific requirements. For establishments operating in the manufacturing sector, additional support is given for a total of four years.

The scheme helps realize the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. It has two parts, providing support to employees and support to establishments, so that first-time employees become more productive while businesses that generate new jobs get rewarded. It also complements the National Manufacturing Mission by promoting the entry of new industries and helping existing ones scale up, especially in labour-intensive manufacturing sectors.

As the scheme completes its first year, it has helped bring over 72 lakh first-time employees into the formal workforce since August 2025. Nearly 30% of the beneficiaries are women, and more than 15 lakh beneficiaries have already received employment-linked incentives under the scheme.

Objectives:

1. The scheme supports employment creation by giving financial incentives to both employees and employers. Its main goal is sustained job growth, more workforce formalization, and better professional skills.
2. It gives direct support to both employees and establishments to improve working conditions.
3. Incentives under Part B give a strong push for hiring in all sectors, with a special focus on the manufacturing sector.
4. The scheme helps build a more dynamic, formal, and inclusive labour market in India, especially for the youth.

Support to Employers (Establishments) with focus on Manufacturing sector:

This component is made to speed up hiring, with a dedicated focus on the manufacturing sector. It is an establishment-focused initiative that rewards the creation of long-term jobs. While most sectors get benefits for two years, the manufacturing sector gets a total support period of four years.

Effective Date: This scheme became applicable on 01.08.2025.

Key Information

Benefits

You receive these benefits as an employer when you hire first-timers or re-joinees, provided you meet the defined threshold criteria. The incentive is paid out over a two-year period, extended to four years for manufacturing units.

Incentive Structure:

*In respect of employees receiving EPF wages below ₹10,000, you receive an incentive at a rate of 10% of the wage as a risk reduction measure.

Key Participation Rules:

• For the manufacturing sector, you continue receiving incentives for the third and fourth years.
• The government pays benefits on a six-monthly lump-sum basis after you file six completed months of ECRs.
• Benefits apply to first-timers and re-joinees who complete at least six months of continuous employment with your firm.
• The net additional employment generated determines your incentive calculation.
• If your establishment fails to meet threshold criteria in a specific month, you will not receive incentives for that month, and the period will not be extended.

The government transfers the incentive directly to your PAN-linked bank account. If you manage a group of establishments under one PAN, the government pays the incentive to the single bank account nominated by your group.

Eligibility

Your establishment, including new or exempted ones covered under the EPF & MP Act, 1952, qualifies for this scheme, provided you file the ECR along with contributions regularly.

Registration Criteria:

The scheme accepts registrations for manufacturing sector establishments from 01.08.2025 to 31.07.2027.

Important Note: Existing establishments already registered with the EPFO are considered deemed registered under this scheme as of 01.08.2025. However, you must update your PAN, GSTN, and linked bank account details on the portal.

Exclusions

You are not eligible for benefits under Part B if:

1. Your establishment is currently under investigation under Section 7A, 7B, or 7C of the EPF & MP Act, 1952, or if you have failed to comply with previous legal orders.
2. An FIR has been filed against your establishment by the EPFO for fraud, or if you are involved in pending irregularities under previous schemes like ABRY.

Application Process

You can complete the one-time registration on the official PMVBRY portal at pmvbry.epfindia.gov.in or pmvbry.labour.gov.in. Follow these steps to participate:

STEP 1 - Visit the official PMVBRY portal at pmvbry.epfindia.gov.in or pmvbry.labour.gov.in and open the employers section.

STEP 2 - New businesses can also register through the SPICe+ portal or the Shram Suvidha Portal. New businesses receive an automatic EPF code upon incorporation through these portals.

STEP 3 - If you are already registered with the EPFO, you do not need to register again. Simply log in to your account and update your PAN, GSTN, and linked bank account information.

Documents

You should keep the following ready for your online application process:

1. Valid PAN card of the employer.
2. Valid GSTN certificate of your establishment.
3. PAN-linked bank account details.

References

For further details, explore these resources:

• Official Guidelines
• Detailed Scheme Information
• Official Scheme Guidelines
• Establishment Login Portal
• Official PMVBRY Website

FAQ's

What is the objective of Part B in the scheme?

This component boosts job creation by providing financial incentives to employers for hiring new staff. It covers all sectors for two years, with a total of four years of benefits for the manufacturing sector.

How long can I receive these incentives?

You receive incentives for two years for general businesses and four years if you operate in the manufacturing sector.

How do I register my establishment?

If you are a new business, you receive an EPF code automatically when registering via the SPICe+ or Shram Suvidha portals. Existing units are deemed registered but must update their banking and tax details on the PMVBRY portal.

What documents are mandatory for the application?

You must provide your PAN, GSTN, and a PAN-linked bank account number.

How does the government define the manufacturing sector for this scheme?

The definition follows Section 2(72) of the Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017, and must be stated in your GSTN certificate.

What is the baseline for calculating new hiring?

The baseline represents the average number of employees in your company during the 12 months prior to the scheme's start. You qualify for incentives once you hire staff above this baseline number.

Are my exempted establishments eligible?

Yes, exempted establishments under the EPF & MP Act, 1952, are eligible, provided they file their returns and maintain Aadhaar-linked UANs for all employees.

Can I receive incentives if my hiring dips below the baseline?

No. If your headcount falls toward or below the baseline, incentive payments pause. They resume once you exceed the threshold again, but the scheme duration stays fixed.

How will the payments be issued?

The government issues all incentive payments via direct bank transfer (DBT) to your PAN-linked bank account.