EPFO Urges Employers to Register for PMVBRY Scheme to Boost Job Creation

The EPFO has urged all eligible employers to register under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana. PMVBRY is a government scheme designed to promote job creation and strengthen social security. The appeal has been made through their regional office in Mumbai, highlighting that several organisations are yet to enroll.

What is the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana?

The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana scheme came into effect on August 1, 2025. The scheme aims to encourage employment across sectors by providing direct financial incentives to both employers and employees.

Under the PMVBRY scheme, new employees earning up to ₹1 lakh per month and registering with the EPFO for the first time are eligible for a cash incentive of up to ₹15,000.

How Will People Get ₹15,000 on First-Time Registration with the EPFO?

This amount will be directly transferred to the employees’ Aadhaar-linked bank accounts in two instalments. Once, after six months, and then again after twelve months of continuous employment.

Incentives for Employers

Employers hiring additional staff, including first-time EPF registrants and rejoiners, will receive an incentive of up to ₹3,000 per employee per month for 2 years. For organisations in the manufacturing sector, the benefit will extend to 4 years. The incentive amount will be credited to the employers’ PAN-linked bank accounts.

To qualify, establishments with fewer than 50 employees must hire at least two additional workers, while those with 50 or more employees must recruit a minimum of five.

All employers must complete registration through the EPFO Employers Portal or the dedicated PMVBRY website, and ensure timely and accurate filing of the Electronic Challan cum Return (ECR). Additionally, employee UAN activation using Face Authentication Technology is mandatory.

How Can Employees Also Benefit From the EPFO Employee Enrolment Campaign 2025?

Alongside PMVBRY, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched the Employees Enrolment Campaign 2025, which runs from November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. This campaign gives employers a chance to enrol eligible employees who were left out of EPF coverage between July 1, 2017, and October 31, 2025.

Under this campaign, the employee’s share of contribution will be waived if it was not deducted earlier. Employers need to pay only their share with interest and administrative charges, along with a nominal penalty of ₹100.

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Conclusion

The EPFO’s call for registration under PMVBRY and the Employees Enrolment Campaign 2025 reflects the government’s push to boost formal employment and expand social security coverage. By participating, employers not only gain financial support but also help strengthen India’s organised workforce and long-term job growth.

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