Labour Minister asks States to promote incentive scheme to create jobs
He made the appeal during a virtual meeting with the State Labour Ministers here on Monday. The meeting discussed the implementation modalities and explored collaborative strategies for the effective rollout of the scheme.
'Win-win for all'
Mr. Mandaviya told the State Ministers that the ELI scheme represents the second step after the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme towards building a self-reliant India. He said the scheme will provide financial support to employers, enabling them to generate additional employment, particularly for the youth. It will be a win-win for both employers and job seekers, he said.
The Minister maintained that labour and industry are two sides of the same coin and both must work in close coordination for the greater good of the nation's workforce and economy. He assured the States that procedural formalities under the scheme had been kept simple to ensure ease of access and encourage wide participation.
Citing the data published by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), he said in the meeting that over 17 crore employment opportunities were generated during the last decade. 'This is a reflection of the significant economic progress made by the country, particularly driven by robust growth in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and services,' he said, adding that schemes like ELI are designed to create quality jobs, deepen formalisation, and support inclusive development.
He urged the State Ministers to promote the scheme through media briefings, television and radio interviews, and other outreach platforms. With a total outlay of ₹99,446 crore, the ELI scheme aims to create over 3.5 crore jobs across the country over a two-year period.
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