GOVT FORMS CORE GROUP TO INTEGRATE EMPLOYMENT DATA
Why in the news?
The government forms a core group to integrate employment data, following new schemes in Budget 2024-25 for job creation.
Formation of Core Group:
- Objective: An inter-ministerial core group will be formed to streamline and integrate employment data from various departments.
- Announcement: This follows Budget 2024-25’s introduction of employment-linked incentive schemes and a five-year internship program with India Inc.
- Key Figures: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra led the discussions.
source:pib
Schemes and Data Sources:
- ELI Schemes: Focus on first-time employees, manufacturing workers, and job creation.
- Data Sources: Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) by MoSPI, payroll data from Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
- Current Status: EPFO data will be used to support the ELI schemes.
About Concept of Employment Linked Incentive (ELI):
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