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ELI Scheme: ₹99,446 Crore Plan for 3.5 Crore Jobs

2 July 20251 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESELI Scheme:₹99,446 Crore Planfor 3.5 Crore Jobs2 July 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Cabinet approved the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme to boost formal hiring, chiefly in manufacturing.

Key facts

  • Eligible employees: salary up to ₹1 lakh a month, plus extra hires retained for six months.
BeneficiarySupport
First-time employeeOne month’s wage, max ₹15,000
EmployerUp to ₹3,000 monthly per new job for two years
Manufacturing employerYears three and four also covered

Exam angle

  • Window: 1 Aug 2025 to 31 Jul 2027.
  • First-timer cap: ₹15,000.

Test yourself

1. Under the ELI scheme approved in July 2025, what is the maximum monthly employer incentive per additional job?

Employers can receive up to ₹3,000 per month for each new job.

2. What is the total outlay of the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme?

The Cabinet approved an outlay of ₹99,446 crore.

3. In the ELI scheme, manufacturing-sector employers receive incentives for how long beyond the standard period?

Manufacturing jobs get incentives extended into years three and four.

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