{"id":35155,"date":"2025-07-05T18:38:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T13:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=35155"},"modified":"2025-07-05T18:38:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T13:08:20","slug":"employment-linked-incentive-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"Employment Linked Incentive Scheme 2025 Approved: 3.5 Crore Jobs, EPFO Benefits, \u20b999,446 Crore Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Employment_Linked_Incentive_Scheme_2025_Union_Cabinet_approves_%E2%82%B999446_crore_ELI_Scheme_to_create_35_crore_formal_jobs_with_EPFO-linked_benefits_and_incentives_for_both_employees_and_employers\" >Employment Linked Incentive Scheme 2025: Union Cabinet approves \u20b999,446 crore ELI Scheme to create 3.5 crore formal jobs with EPFO-linked benefits and incentives for both employees and employers.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Cabinet_Approves_ELI_Scheme_to_Generate_35_Crore_Jobs_Across_India\" >Cabinet Approves ELI Scheme to Generate 3.5 Crore Jobs Across India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#A_Bold_Initiative_for_Youth_and_Economy\" >A Bold Initiative for Youth and Economy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Objective_and_Target_Audience\" >Objective and Target Audience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Part_A_Support_for_First-Time_Employees\" >Part A: Support for First-Time Employees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Part_B_Incentives_for_Employers\" >Part B: Incentives for Employers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Payment_Mechanism\" >Payment Mechanism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Strategic_Outcomes\" >Strategic Outcomes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Tackling_Youth_Unemployment\" >Tackling Youth Unemployment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Promoting_Formal_Employment\" >Promoting Formal Employment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Boosting_Manufacturing_Sector\" >Boosting Manufacturing Sector<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Financial_Literacy_and_Savings\" >Financial Literacy and Savings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Exam-Relevant_Policy_Insight\" >Exam-Relevant Policy Insight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Budget_2024%E2%80%9325_Announcement\" >Budget 2024\u201325 Announcement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Political_Milestone\" >Political Milestone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Formalisation_Drive\" >Formalisation Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Global_Context\" >Global Context<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CELI_Scheme_Approved%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from &#8220;ELI Scheme Approved&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#1_What_is_the_ELI_Scheme\" >1. What is the ELI Scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#2_What_is_the_total_financial_outlay_of_the_ELI_Scheme\" >2. What is the total financial outlay of the ELI Scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#3_Who_are_the_beneficiaries_under_Part_A_of_the_scheme\" >3. Who are the beneficiaries under Part A of the scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#4_How_does_Part_B_of_the_scheme_benefit_employers\" >4. How does Part B of the scheme benefit employers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#5_How_will_the_payments_be_made_under_this_scheme\" >5. How will the payments be made under this scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#6_What_is_the_duration_of_the_schemes_implementation\" >6. What is the duration of the scheme&#8217;s implementation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#7_What_is_the_minimum_hiring_requirement_for_companies\" >7. What is the minimum hiring requirement for companies?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/employment-linked-incentive-scheme\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employment_Linked_Incentive_Scheme_2025_Union_Cabinet_approves_%E2%82%B999446_crore_ELI_Scheme_to_create_35_crore_formal_jobs_with_EPFO-linked_benefits_and_incentives_for_both_employees_and_employers\"><\/span><strong>Employment Linked Incentive Scheme 2025<\/strong>: Union Cabinet approves \u20b999,446 crore ELI Scheme to create 3.5 crore formal jobs with EPFO-linked benefits and incentives for both employees and employers.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cabinet_Approves_ELI_Scheme_to_Generate_35_Crore_Jobs_Across_India\"><\/span>Cabinet Approves ELI Scheme to Generate 3.5 Crore Jobs Across India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Bold_Initiative_for_Youth_and_Economy\"><\/span>A Bold Initiative for Youth and Economy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On July 1, 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the <strong>Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme<\/strong> with a financial outlay of approximately \u20b999,446 crore (~US\u202f$11.7\u202fbillion). The goal: create over <strong>3.5 crore (35 million)<\/strong> formal jobs from August\u202f1,\u202f2025, to July\u202f31,\u202f2027 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objective_and_Target_Audience\"><\/span>Objective and Target Audience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This two-part initiative aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage first-time job seekers to enter the workforce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support employers\u2014particularly in manufacturing\u2014to expand their workforce <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_A_Support_for_First-Time_Employees\"><\/span>Part A: Support for First-Time Employees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Covers around <strong>1.92 crore<\/strong> young job entrants registered with the Employees\u2019 Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligible employees (earning up to \u20b91 lakh\/month) will receive a one-month EPF-equivalent wage, up to \u20b915,000, in two installments:\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After 6 months of sustained employment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After 12 months, upon completion of a financial literacy training <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A part of the incentive is locked in a savings instrument to promote financial discipline <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_B_Incentives_for_Employers\"><\/span>Part B: Incentives for Employers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employers registered with EPFO get monthly incentives of up to \u20b93,000 per new employee retained for at least six months <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structure:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Salaries \u2264 \u20b910,000 \u2192 up to \u20b91,000\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u20b910,001\u2013\u20b920,000 \u2192 \u20b92,000\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u20b920,001\u2013\u20b91,00,000 \u2192 \u20b93,000\/month <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small establishments (&lt;50 employees) must recruit at least 2 additional workers; larger firms (\u226550) must hire at least 5 new employees <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced benefits for manufacturing units: employer incentives extended to years 3 and 4 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Payment_Mechanism\"><\/span>Payment Mechanism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employee benefits via <strong>Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)<\/strong> through the Aadhaar Bridge Payment System.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employer incentives credited to <strong>PAN\u2011linked bank accounts<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Outcomes\"><\/span>Strategic Outcomes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Formalises employment, increasing <strong>EPFO coverage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports the <strong>Make in India<\/strong> and <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong> missions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tackles youth unemployment\u2014even as GDP growth exceeds 8%, youth unemployment remains high (urban 17.9%, rural 13.7%) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"employment-linked-incentive-scheme\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefederal.com\/h-upload\/2025\/07\/02\/545480-employment11zon.webp\" alt=\"employment linked incentive scheme\" title=\"employment linked incentive scheme\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">employment linked incentive scheme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tackling_Youth_Unemployment\"><\/span>Tackling Youth Unemployment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s GDP growth (~8%) hasn\u2019t translated to sufficient job creation. Youth unemployment\u2014especially among 15\u201329-year-olds\u2014stands at <strong>17.9%<\/strong> in urban and <strong>13.7%<\/strong> in rural areas . The ELI Scheme addresses this critical gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promoting_Formal_Employment\"><\/span>Promoting Formal Employment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By incentivising EPFO registration, the scheme aims to formalize jobs, providing social security benefits, stable incomes, and improved living standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boosting_Manufacturing_Sector\"><\/span>Boosting Manufacturing Sector<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturing firms receive extended incentives for voluntary hiring, aligning with <strong>\u201cMake in India\u201d<\/strong> goals and strengthening the industrial ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Literacy_and_Savings\"><\/span>Financial Literacy and Savings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Linking incentives to financial training and locked savings inculcates financial discipline among young workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam-Relevant_Policy_Insight\"><\/span>Exam-Relevant Policy Insight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For civil services, banking, defence, teaching, and police exams, understanding economic and employment measures like ELI is essential to assess government strategy and policy efficacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_2024%E2%80%9325_Announcement\"><\/span>Budget 2024\u201325 Announcement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>First announced in the <strong>July 2024 Union Budget<\/strong>, the ELI Scheme forms part of a <strong>\u20b92 lakh crore employment and skilling package<\/strong> supporting 4.1 crore youth <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Political_Milestone\"><\/span>Political Milestone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Promised post the BJP\u2019s electoral losses, the scheme enhances job creation and skill development ahead of upcoming polls <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Formalisation_Drive\"><\/span>Formalisation Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Building on previous initiatives like <strong>MUDRA Yojana<\/strong>, <strong>Skill India<\/strong>, and <strong>PMEGP<\/strong>, ELI furthers India\u2019s formal employment agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Context\"><\/span>Global Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Echoing employment-linked subsidies seen in countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Turkey, India steps up its efforts to make its workforce globally competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CELI_Scheme_Approved%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from &#8220;ELI Scheme Approved&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>The ELI Scheme has a total budget of \u20b999,446 crore, targeting the creation of <strong>3.5 crore jobs<\/strong> over two years <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td><strong>Part A<\/strong> incentivizes ~1.92 crore first-time EPFO-registered employees with up to \u20b915,000, disbursed in two installments .<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td><strong>Part B<\/strong> offers employer incentives of \u20b91,000 to \u20b93,000\/month per additional employee, based on salary slab .<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>The scheme promotes formal employment, financial literacy, and savings by linking incentives to EPFO registration and financial training .<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>Applicable to jobs created between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2027, with extra incentives for manufacturing firms sustaining hires into years 3 and 4 .<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">employment linked incentive scheme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_ELI_Scheme\"><\/span>1. What is the ELI Scheme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme<\/strong> is a government initiative approved by the Union Cabinet to create over 3.5 crore formal jobs in India between August 2025 and July 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_the_total_financial_outlay_of_the_ELI_Scheme\"><\/span>2. What is the total financial outlay of the ELI Scheme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme has a budgetary outlay of <strong>\u20b999,446 crore<\/strong>, making it one of the largest employment support programs in India&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Who_are_the_beneficiaries_under_Part_A_of_the_scheme\"><\/span>3. 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