Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY), a flagship scheme of the Central Government is implemented by which ministry?

The correct answer is Ministry of Labour and Employment.
 

Key Points

• Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY) –
  • Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY), the flagship scheme of the Central Government for employment generation .The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment and is operational since August, 2016.
  • This scheme has a dual benefit, where, on the one hand, the employer is incentivized for increasing the employment base of workers in the establishment, and on the other hand, a large number of workers will find jobs in such establishments.
  • Under the scheme, the government incentivizes employers for generation of new employment.
  • The Government of India pays the full employer's contribution of 12% (towards Employees’ Provident Fund and Employees’ Pension Scheme), for the new employment generated with salary up to Rs. 15,000 per month for a period of three years to the new employees through EPFO.
  • PMRPY was announced on August 07, 2016 and is being implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO).
  • The entire system of PMRPY is online and AADHAAR based with no human interface in the implementation of the scheme.
  • A direct benefit of this scheme is that workers have access to social security benefit through Provident Fund, Pension and Death Linked Insurance.

Important Points

• Rate reduction in ESI Contribution:

This reduction of contribution rates, will ensures financial relief to employers and employees.
 

• National Career Service Project-(NCS):
  • This project is being implemented by the Directorate General of Employment, Ministry of Labour & Employment. National Career Service (NCS) is a one-stop solution that provides a wide array of employment and career related services to the citizens of India. It works towards bridging the gap between jobseekers and employers, candidates seeking training and career guidance, agencies providing training and career counseling.
  • Government has established Various National Career Service Centers for Differently Abled and SC/STs are in operation throughout India.

• ESIC – Chinta Se Mukti app
• The Corporation has launched the ESIC “Chinta Se Mukti” app available on the UMANG platform.
• It is to facilitate stakeholders to view contribution details, eligibility for benefits, claim status, etc. in their Mobile Handset.

Major Steps Taken By EPFO

• Three important digital initiatives of EPFO are as under:
  1. Online Facility for UAN generation by worker.
  2. EPS Pensioner’s PPO in DigiLocker website/Application (APP).
  3. e-Inspections: Digital interface of EPFO with employers.