Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana Context: About 60 lakh first-time employees, including over 18 lakh women have benefitted under Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY). PM-VBRY is the Centre‘s Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme operational from August 1, 2025. About Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) The Union Cabinet approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme on 1 July 2025. The scheme is named Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY). It aims to: Promote employment generation. Enhance employability. Strengthen social security. Support MSMEs and rural enterprises. Give special emphasis to the manufacturing sector. Duration of the Scheme Incentives are applicable to jobs created during the two-year registration period: 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027. The scheme seeks to create more than 3.5 crore jobs across the country over two years. Part A – Incentives for First-Time Employees Applicable to first-time employees in both existing and new establishments. Employees will receive an incentive equivalent to one month's EPF wage, subject to a maximum of ₹15,000. The incentive is paid in two instalments: First instalment: Up to ₹7,500 after completion of six months of continuous employment. Second instalment: After completion of twelve months and successful completion of the prescribed Financial Literacy Programme. The second instalment will be credited to an appropriate savings instrument or savings account for a specified period. Part B – Incentives for Employers Employers will receive up to ₹3,000 per month for each additional employee. The employment must be sustained for at least six months. Coverage Covers all sectors of the economy, including: MSMEs Rural enterprises Manufacturing sector (special focus) DISHA Scheme Context: The Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, is organizing a Regional Workshop under the DISHA Scheme. It is a Central Sector Scheme being implemented by Department…
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DISHA Scheme Context: Regional Workshop under Tele-Law Initiative of Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) Scheme and ‘Reforms Utsav’ to be held on 15th June 2026 at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. About DISHA Scheme The DISHA Scheme is designed to improve access to justice for citizens while also supporting early identification and intervention for children with developmental disabilities. It promotes inclusion, empowerment, and overall development across society in India. Objectives To offer free legal aid and pre-litigation advice to economically or socially marginalized citizens. To raise awareness about legal rights and encourage active participation in the justice system. To enable early detection of developmental disabilities in children. To provide timely therapeutic and developmental support for affected children. To equip parents and caregivers with training and counseling for home-based support. To ensure physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of children with disabilities. To reduce the gap between marginalized groups and mainstream society. To improve independence and quality of life for beneficiaries. Key Features The scheme targets children aged 0–10 years with developmental disabilities and citizens requiring legal assistance. Legal Support Services provides tele-law consultation through video calls at Common Service Centres (Common Service Centres). Offers support via the Tele-Law Mobile App. Connects beneficiaries with pro bono lawyers under the Nyaya Bandhu programme for free legal aid. Early Intervention Support Includes therapies such as physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioural interventions. Helps prepare children for mainstream schooling through school-readiness programmes. Parental & Community Support Provides counselling and training for parents and caregivers. Encourages active involvement of families in child development. Individualised Care Offers customised intervention plans based on each child’s specific needs. Focuses on improving long-term developmental outcomes. Awareness & Inclusion Conducts legal awareness programmes to educate citizens about their rights. Promotes social inclusion and community participation. Delivery Mechanism…
