By PIB Mumbai
 

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) organized incentive disbursement ceremonies under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) across 26 locations in Maharashtra on 19 June 2026. Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of Maharashtra; Shri Ashish Shelar, Minister of Electronics, IT, AI and Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra; and Shri Pravin Darekar, MLC and Chairman of the Maharashtra Self-Redevelopment Authority, along with other MLAs at their respective venues, were among the prominent dignitaries who graced the regional events.

The events were held simultaneously at various locations in Mumbai, Nagpur, and other regions of the state. These formed part of over 200 regional events conducted across the country, particularly in major industrial and employment hubs.

The programme began with a live telecast of the national-level event held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, in the gracious presence of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, during which benefits amounting to approximately ₹2,400 crore were disbursed to eligible beneficiaries under the Scheme.

The regional events were organized to mark the successful implementation of the Scheme and to highlight its contribution to employment generation, workforce formalization, and the expansion of social security coverage.

These events witnessed the participation of employers, employees, industry representatives, and other stakeholders. As part of the programme, employers ceremonially handed over appointment letters to newly recruited employees, highlighting the Scheme's role in promoting employment generation and facilitating the entry of young workers into the formal economy.

A glimpse of the events held at various locations is as follows:

1. EPFO Regional Office Mumbai Dadar

The event was organized at Hiro Sitaldas Punwani Convocation Hall, HSNC University, Worli, Mumbai. of Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government Maharashtra graced the function as Chief Guest. During the event the incentives were distributed to 41,254 Beneficiaries in which 39,439 were employees and 1,815 were employers.

 

Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Hon’ble Minister addressing the gathering	Dignitaries on the dais.
Incentive distribution to a beneficiary.	A view of the participants at the PMVBRY ceremony held at Worli, Mumbai.

 

2. EPFO, Regional Office Bandra, Mumbai
   The event was organized at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Auditorium, BKC, Bandra East, Shri Ashish Shelar,  Minister of Electronics, IT, AI & Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra graced the function as Chief Guest. The incentives were distributed to 220 Beneficiaries during the event.
    

Shri Ashish Shelar, Cabinet Minister of Electronics, IT, AI & Cultural Affairs addressing the event	A beneficiary receiving her incentive at the Bandra event.
Employees and stakeholders attending the live telecast of the national programme at Bandra.	Participants at the PMVBRY at Bandra, Mumbai.

3. EPFO, Regional Office, Thane
   The event was organized at Ram Ganesh Gadkari Rangayatan, Thane. Shri Sanjay Kelkar, MLA, Thane City graced the function as Chief Guest. During the event the incentives were distributed to 60,246 Beneficiaries in which 55,966 were employee and 4,280 were employers.

Shri Sanjay Kelkar, MLA, Thane City, officials and beneficiaries on stage at the PMVBRY ceremony held at Ram Ganesh Gadkari Rangayatan, Thane.	Employees and employers attending the incentive disbursement event at Thane.
A beneficiary receiving her incentive certificate at the Thane ceremony.	A beneficiary receiving his incentive certificate at the Thane ceremony.

 

4. EPFO Regional Office Mumbai Fort

The event was organized at Mumbai District Central Co-Operative Bank, Mumbai Bank Bhawan, DN Road, Fort, Mumbai. Mr. Pravin Darekar, MLC, Chairman of the Maharashtra Self-Redevelopment Authority graced the function as Chief Guest. The incentives were distributed to 103 Beneficiaries during the event.

Live telecast of the national PMVBRY programme from Vigyan Bhawan screened at the Fort event.	Mr. Pravin Darekar, MLC, Chairman addressing the gathering of PMVBRY event at the Fort, Mumbai.
A beneficiary receiving his incentive letter at the Fort event.	Participants attending the PMVBRY incentive disbursement ceremony at Fort, Mumbai.

 

5. EPFO Regional Office Mumbai-Kandivali
   The event was organized at Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, Kandivali East, Mumbai, Shri Atul Bhatkhalkhar, Member of Legislative Assembly, Kandivali East constituency, Mumbai graced the function as Chief Guest. During the event the incentives were distributed to 250 Beneficiaries in which 125 were employee and 45 were employers.

Officials on the dais at the PMVBRY ceremony held at Thakur College of Engineering, Kandivali.	A beneficiary receiving her incentive cheque from a dignitary at the Kandivali event.
Officials and beneficiaries posing for a group photo at the Kandivali ceremony.	Employees attending the PMVBRY incentive disbursement event at Kandivali, Mumbai.

 

6) EPFO Regional Office, Nagpur

The event was organized at KDK Engineering College, Nagpur. Shri Krishna Khopde, MLA, Nagpur East graced the function as Chief Guest.

Shri Krishna Khopde, MLA, Nagpur East, being felicitated at the PMVBRY event	Shri Krishna Khopde, MLA, Nagpur East, felicitating a beneficiary.
Dignitaries and beneficiaries group photo during the PMVBRY event	Participants attending the PMVBRY incentive disbursement event

      

7) EPFO District Office Chandrapur

The event was organized by EPFO District Office Chandrapur at Chandrapur District Central Co-operative Society Ltd., Chandrapur. Shri Kishore Jorgewar, MLA, Chandrapur, graced the function as the Chief Guest. The programme was attended by 210 participants, including 168 beneficiaries, 42 employers, industry association representatives, public representatives, senior State Government officials, and EPFO officers and staff.

Employment letters being distributed to newly employed workers during the programme.	Participants at the PM-VBRY programme organized by MoL&E at Chandrapur.

 

8. EPFO Regional Office Nashik

The event was organized at EPFO Regional Office Nashik, NIMA House, Satpur, Nashik. Smt. Seema Mahesh Hiray, MLA, Nashik West Constituency, graced the function as the Chief Guest. The programme was conducted under the supervision of Shri Atul Vijay Kotkar, RPFC-I, Nashik. During the event, 350+ participants attended, including 115+ beneficiaries and 200+ employers.

9) EPFO Regional Office Ghatkopar (Thane South)

The event was organized at Ramji Asar Vidyalaya Conference Hall, Ghatkopar (East), Mumbai. Shri Parag Shah, MLA, graced the function as the Chief Guest. Other distinguished guests included Shri Milind Barapatre, Deputy Director, MSME, Mumbai; Shri Mayank Raj Yogi, Assistant Director, MSME, Mumbai; Shri Jitendra Khairnar, Assistant Director,  [L1] ESIC; Ms. Nilambari Bhosale, Deputy Commissioner of Labour; and Ms. Anita Naik, representative of ASSOCHAM. The dignitaries were welcomed by EPFO officials with floral bouquets.

 

10) EPFO Regional Office Akola

The event was organized at Niyojan Bhawan, Collector Office, Akola. Shri Manoj Khandelwal, President, Akola Industries Association, graced the function as the Chief Guest. The programme was attended by 291 participants, including 154 beneficiaries, 31 employers, industry association representatives, public representatives, senior State Government officials, and EPFO officers and staff.

 

11) EPFO Regional Office Mulund

The event was organized at Mulund College of Commerce, Mulund. Hon’ble Shri Mihir Kotecha, MLA, graced the function as the Chief Guest. The programme witnessed the participation of beneficiaries, employers, representatives of industry associations, public representatives, and EPFO officers and staff.

 

 

12) EPFO Regional Office Vile Parle, Mumbai

The event was organized at Adani Electricity Management Institute (AEMI), Opp. SEEPZ Gate No. 3, Jogeshwari–Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR), Goregaon (East), Mumbai – 400065. Shri Ravindra Waikar, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, graced the function as the Chief Guest, while Shri Parag Alavani, Hon'ble Member of Legislative Assembly, attended as the Guest of Honour. The programme witnessed the participation of 300 participants, including 210 beneficiaries, 36 employers, industry association representatives, public representatives, senior Government officials, and officers and staff of EPFO.

 

 

13) EPFO Regional Office Viman Nagar, Pune

The event was organized at Urmila Tai Karad Auditorium, MIT–ADT, Loni Kalbhor, Pune. The programme was attended by 428 participants, including 345 beneficiaries and 83 employers, along with industry association representatives, senior State Government officials, and EPFO officers and staff. During the event, 20 employment letters were distributed by employers to newly employed members.

 

14) EPFO Regional Office Pune (Akurdi)

The event was organized at Quality Circle Excellence Centre, Bhosari, Pune. The programme was attended by over 400 participants, including 300 employees/beneficiaries and 100 employers, besides industry association representatives, public representatives, ESIC and State Government officials, and EPFO officers and staff. During the event, 17 employment letters were distributed by employers to their newly employed members

15) EPFO Regional Office Mumbai–Charkop

The event was organized at Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Versova, Andheri (West), Mumbai – 400061. Shri Ameet Bhaskar Satam, MLA, graced the function as the Chief Guest. The programme witnessed the participation of beneficiaries, employers, representatives of industry associations, public representatives, and EPFO officers and staff.

 

About the Scheme

The Government of India has launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PMVBRY), formerly known as the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, with the objective of promoting employment generation, enhancing employability, and expanding social security coverage across all sectors of the economy, with a special emphasis on the manufacturing sector.

The Scheme comprises two components:

Part A – Incentive to First-Time Employees: Under this component, first-time employees registered with EPFO and earning wages up to ₹1 lakh per month are eligible to receive an incentive equivalent to one month’s wage, up to a maximum of ₹15,000, in two instalments. The first instalment is payable after completion of six months of continuous service, while the second instalment is payable after twelve months of service and completion of a financial literacy programme. A portion of the incentive is retained in a savings instrument/deposit account for a fixed period to encourage long-term savings habits among young workers.

Part B – Support to Employers:

This component incentivizes employers for generating additional employment across all sectors. Employers will receive incentives of up to ₹3,000 per month per additional employee for a period of two years, provided the employee remains in sustained employment for at least six months. For the manufacturing sector, these incentives are extended for an additional two years, covering the third and fourth years as well. To qualify, EPFO-registered establishments must recruit at least two additional employees (for establishments with fewer than 50 employees) or five additional employees (for establishments with 50 or more employees). All payments to first-time employees under Part A are made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) using the Aadhaar Bridge Payment System (ABPS), while incentives to employers under Part B are credited directly to their PAN-linked bank accounts.
 

With a total outlay of ₹99,446 crore, PMVBRY aims to facilitate the creation of over 3.5 crore jobs across the country over a period of two years. Out of these, approximately 1.92 crore beneficiaries are expected to be first-time entrants into the formal workforce. The benefits under the Scheme are applicable to jobs created between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2027.

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Saurabh Khekde/Shubham Gudadhe/Parshuram Kor

 

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