Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana was implemented through which organisation?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Employees Provident Fund Organisation

• The Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY) was launched by the Government of India in December 2020 to incentivize employment generation during the post-COVID recovery phase.

• It is implemented by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

• Under this scheme, the Central Government pays both the employee and employer’s EPF contributions (24%) for new employees in eligible establishments for up to 2 years.

• The goal is to boost formal employment by reducing the burden on employers while extending social security benefits to workers.

Information Booster:

• Launched: 1st October 2020 (effective from), announced in December 2020

• Objective: To increase employment in formal sector post-COVID

• Implemented by:EPFO, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment

• Eligibility: New employees earning less than ₹15,000 per month, and employers registered with EPFO

• Validity Period: Scheme was operational till 31st March 2022