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August 11, 2026 5:47 PM

Over 9.69 crore person-days’ employment generated under VB-GRAM-G: Chouhan

Over 9.69 crore person-days have been generated within a month of the rollout of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB-GRAM-G), which replaced MGNREGA, the Centre informed Lok Sabha on Tuesday. In a written reply, Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the VB-GRAM-G Act, 2025, has been enacted and the VB-GRAM-G scheme has been implemented in rural areas across the country with effect from July 1, 2026. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural...

July 21, 2026 6:59 PM

PLI schemes attract over Rs 2.40 lakh crore investment, generate more than 14.15 lakh jobs: Government

The Government on Tuesday said that the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes have attracted investments of more than ₹2.40 lakh crore and generated over 14.15 lakh jobs since their launch, while exports under the schemes have crossed ₹15.2 lakh crore, reflecting the growing strength of India's manufacturing sector. The PLI Schemes, covering 14 key sectors with an approved financial outlay of ₹1.91 lakh crore, were launched to enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities, attract inves...

May 25, 2026 12:15 PM

NITI Aayog holds first meeting of high-powered panel on education, employment and entrepreneurship

NITI Aayog has convened the first meeting of the newly formed High-Powered “Education to Employment and Enterprise” Standing Committee aimed at strengthening India’s workforce readiness and boosting the country’s global services sector ambitions. The committee, announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, is tasked with helping India achieve a 10 per cent share in the global services market by 2047 by aligning education, skilling, employment, and entrepreneurship ecosystems with emerging econ...

May 15, 2026 6:24 PM

NHAI’s ‘Project Saksham’ empowers rural women through skill development and employment

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in partnership with Vertis Foundation, is expanding its women-focused skill development initiative ‘Project Saksham’ to promote sustainable livelihoods and inclusive growth in rural communities connected to India’s highway network. The initiative aims to empower rural women and underserved youth by providing industry-relevant vocational training, employment opportunities and pathways to long-term financial independence. According to NHAI, ...

December 23, 2025 10:48 AM

Emerging technologies driving new jobs, says MoS Jitin Prasada at Technology and Skill Development Conference

Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said that emerging technologies such as drone technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) and cybersecurity are playing a crucial role in generating new employment opportunities across the country. Addressing the “Technology and Skill Development Conference” at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee NIELIT Extension Centre in Pilibhit on Sunday, Prasada emphasised that technology-led skill development ...

December 2, 2025 2:48 PM

Unemployment rate drops to 3.2% in 2023-24; Centre highlights multiple job creation schemes

The government on Monday reported a steady decline in the country’s unemployment rate, citing data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). According to the latest annual PLFS, the unemployment rate (usual status) for people aged 15 and above fell from 6.0% in 2017-18 to 3.2% in 2023-24. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has also revamped the PLFS from January 2025 to release monthly data. The official data on Employment and Unemployment is collected through...

October 24, 2025 12:55 PM

PM Modi addresses Rozgar Mela, announces ‘Pratibha Setu Portal’ to harness youth talent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the Rozgar Mela via videoconferencing, marking a milestone in the government’s efforts to provide employment opportunities and empower India’s youth. In his address, the Prime Minister congratulated over 51,000 newly appointed candidates who received appointment letters across the country, calling it a “double dose of happiness” -celebrating both Diwali and the joy of secured employment. PM Modi said the Rozgar Mela symbolises the govern...

October 15, 2025 5:49 PM

Rural surge lifts India’s female labour participation in September

India’s labour market continued to show steady improvement in September 2025, with rising rural participation driving female employment to its highest level since May. According to the latest Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Monthly Bulletin, the overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) climbed to 55.3%. The data also revealed a sustained increase in rural women’s participation, with the female LFPR reaching 34.1% in Septe...

August 15, 2025 9:08 AM

PM Modi launches Rs 1 lakh crore Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, to create 3.5 crore jobs

In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs one lakh crore Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, a nationwide employment initiative aimed at transforming job opportunities for India’s youth. “There is big news for the youth of the country,” PM Modi declared from the Red Fort on Friday. “On this day, we are starting and implementing a scheme of Rs 1 lakh crore for the youth of my country,” he said. The scheme, effective from August 15, is designed to incentivise ...

July 13, 2025 1:20 PM

Shivraj Singh calls PM Modi’s tenure a ‘golden era’ for employment in India

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure a 'golden era' for employment in India. He made the remarks while distributing appointment letters to successful candidates at the Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Mela held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The nationwide employment drive saw over 51,000 youth across the country receiving appointment letters for government jobs. PM Modi also addressed the e...