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Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 19: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Jammu, organised a outreach seminar on the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana 2025 (PMVBRY 2025) at the premises of the Bari Brahmna Industrial Association (BBIA) here last evening.
The programme witnessed participation from senior officers of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, EPFO and leading representatives of major industrial bodies of the region.
The event was presided over by BK Agrawal, Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Labour & Employment, who commended the enthusiastic participation of the local industrial community.
Addressing the gathering, he emphasised that PMVBRY- 2025 is a landmark initiative aimed at boosting formal employment and strengthening India’s social security architecture. He urged industries to extend full cooperation in adopting the scheme and underlined that employers stand to benefit enormously through government support for new job creation.
He also spoke about the complementary advantages of ESIC and the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2025, encouraging establishments to utilise these schemes effectively.
The seminar was attended by Lalit Mahajan, president BBIA; Ajay Langar, vice-president BBIA; Viraj Malhotra, general secretary BBIA; Rajesh Jain, secretary BBIA; Rishikant Gupta, Treasurer BBIA; Arjun Malhotra general secy Samba Industrial Association; Virendra Jain, president, Association of Industries Gangyal; Sanjay Langar, general secretary, Association of Industries Gangyal; SC Dutta, president, SSI Association Birpur; and Dr Pankaj Rastogi, DTNBWED.
Lalit Mahajan showcased the industrial profile of Jammu division and praised EPFO Jammu for its efficient claim settlement processes and prompt support to employers and employees. He announced that a PMVBRY 2025 Registration Camp will be organised at the BBIA premises in the last week of November, enabling establishments to complete their registration smoothly with on-spot facilitation.
More than 150 establishments participated in the seminar, where EPFO officials briefed them on the operational framework, eligibility conditions, and incentives under PMVBRY 2025. A dedicated facilitation desk was announced to guide employers on registration and compliance.
Sumeet Singh, Regional PF Commissioner-I, said the overwhelming participation of industries reflects the region’s collective commitment to expanding formal employment. He highlighted that more than 250 establishments and 4000 employees have already enrolled in the Yojana from Jammu division.
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