CentralMinistry of Electronics & Information Technology
Digital India / Common Service Centres (CSC)
Digital access to government services via CSCs and online platforms for every citizen.
Financial InclusionEmployment & Jobs
Employment & Jobs Schemes in India
Wage guarantees and job programmes. Explore 6 government schemes for employment & jobs with eligibility, benefits, and the official source for each.
6 scheme(s) in this category
CentralMinistry of Labour & Employment
eShram – National Database for Unorganised Workers
Free registration of unorganised workers to link them with welfare schemes and a UAN card.
Employment & JobsSocial Welfare
CentralMinistry of Rural Development
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
Legal guarantee of 100 days of wage employment per year for rural households.
Employment & JobsSocial Welfare
CentralMinistry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (via KVIC)
Pradhan Mantri Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
Margin money subsidy for setting up new micro-enterprises in non-farm sectors.
EntrepreneurshipEmployment & Jobs
CentralMinistry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
Free short-term vocational training with certification and assessment for youth.
Skill DevelopmentEmployment & Jobs
CentralDepartment for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Startup India
Recognition, tax benefits, and easier compliance for eligible startups.
EntrepreneurshipEmployment & Jobs
Frequently asked
Questions about employment & jobs schemes
What is MGNREGA and who is eligible?
MGNREGA guarantees rural households wage employment for a set number of days per year. Recent provisions have expanded guaranteed days in some cases — verify current rules on the official rural development portal.
Are there government schemes for unemployed youth?
Yes — employment guarantee, apprenticeship, and skilling schemes exist. Use the eligibility checker to see which may fit your profile.
What is the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana?
A 2025 employment scheme offering EPFO-linked incentives for new jobs. Details and eligibility are available on the official labour ministry source linked from the scheme page.