Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme
A new push for employment growth
The Union Cabinet has approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to support job creation, strengthen employability, and expand social security across all India. This initiative is designed to empower both employers and employees by offering targeted financial incentives to encourage workforce expansion. The scheme covers all the sectors, including services and manufacturing, with additional benefits extended to the manufacturing sector.
Key features of the scheme:
Employment scheme snapshot:
Scheme A - Incentives for first-time employees
Eligibility
Incentive structure
Mode of payment
Scheme B - Incentives for employers
Eligibility
Incentive structure
EPF wage of employee | Monthly incentive to employer |
---|---|
Up to INR 10,000 | Up to INR 1,000* |
INR 10,001 – 20,000 | INR 2,000 |
INR 20,001 – 1,00,000 | INR 3,000 |
Mode of payment
*Note: Incentive is proportional for EPF wages up to INR 10,000/.
The detailed implementation guidelines and framework for the ELI Scheme are awaited. To understand how this scheme could impact your organisation, we encourage you to connect with our experts.
We are also hosting an interactive webinar on 8 July to help businesses decode the ELI Scheme and plan their workforce strategies effectively.