Archive · 25 Jul 2025
PMVRY Launches to Boost Employment in Tea Sector
The government is starting a new program called PMVRY to help people find jobs, especially in places like tea plantations.
It aims to create millions of jobs in the next couple of years.
The program gives money to companies that hire new workers, encouraging them to grow.
Companies must hire a certain number of new employees to get the financial help.
The program focuses on helping areas like North Bengal, where industries such as tea plantations are important.
The Siliguri EPFO is spreading awareness about this new program.
The PMVRY aims to create over 3.5 crore jobs across India in two years.
The scheme focuses on tea plantations, bidi industries, and the manufacturing sector in North Bengal.
PMVRY incentivizes employers to create new jobs by offering financial support for hiring.
Eligible establishments must hire at least two (for <50 employees) or five (for >=50 employees) new staff.
The Siliguri EPFO launched an awareness campaign for PMVRY, starting August 1st.
- Who
- The EPFO, the government, and employers in the tea sector and other industries.
- What
- The Prime Minister Viksit Rojgar Yojana (PMVRY) to boost employment.
- When
- Starting August 1st, over the next two years.
- Where
- North Bengal, with a focus on tea plantations, bidi industries, and manufacturing.
- Why
- To create more jobs, enhance employability, and strengthen social security.
- Scheme Name
- Prime Minister Viksit Rojgar Yojana (PMVRY)
- Implementation Date
- August 1st
- Target Jobs
- 3.5 crore across India
- Outlay
- Rs 99,446 crore
- Focus Areas
- Tea plantations, bidi industries, manufacturing
- Location of Campaign
- Siliguri, North Bengal
- Incentive
- Financial support for hiring additional staff