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CENTRAL NODAL MINISTRY

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Protects interests of workers, unorganized sector social security, pensions, and employment services.

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Administered Programs (7)

ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2019

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM Pension)

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Voluntary contributory pension scheme for unorganized workers guaranteeing ₹3,000 monthly pension from age 60 with 50% matching government contribution.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2015

National Career Service (NCS) Project

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Nationwide digital employment exchange connecting jobseekers and employers with career counseling, skill course linkages, and free job matching.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2021

e-Shram: National Database of Unorganised Workers

Ministry of Labour and Employment

National digital registry issuing a 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN) to unorganised workers, integrating them with social security benefits, accident insurance, and disaster cash assistance.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2016

Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY)

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Employment generation incentive scheme where the Government reimburses the full 12% employer contribution towards EPF and EPS for new formal employees earning up to Rs. 15,000 per month for 3 years.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2020

Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY)

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Economic revival employment scheme providing 100% wage subsidy (24% of wages: 12% employee + 12% employer share) to support creation of new formal employment for workers earning up to Rs. 15,000 per month.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 1988

National Child Labour Project (NCLP / PENCIL Scheme)

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Rehabilitation and mainstreaming scheme rescuing child labourers and enrolling them into Special Training Centres (STCs) and formal schools, providing Rs. 400 monthly stipend, nutrition, and healthcare.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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