Dr Bilal directs strengthening coverage, accelerating employment generation
Budgam : A review of the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) was Saturday undertaken in a meeting convened at DC Office Budgam, under the chairmanship of the District Development Commissioner, Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat.
During the meeting, the overall progress of the scheme in the district was reviewed in detail. The registration status of establishments and beneficiaries was taken up for thorough assessment, and district-wise performance indicators were examined to evaluate the pace of implementation.
It was informed during the review that 46 establishments have been registered in the district till January 30, 2026. The meeting was further informed that 130 new-time employees have been registered under the scheme, while 67 re-joiners have also been brought under coverage, indicating gradual expansion of formal employment opportunities in Budgam district.
The DC reviewed the implementation mechanisms in place and highlighted the need for strengthening field-level execution. He Emphasised on ensuring that eligible establishments are facilitated for timely registration and that procedural bottlenecks, if any, are promptly addressed to avoid delays in onboarding.
The DC stressed that continuous monitoring of progress shall be maintained and that periodic reviews shall be conducted to track outcomes and improve performance.
He directed officers to ensure that all relevant data is updated regularly and that accurate reporting is maintained to reflect the actual progress of the scheme.
He further emphasized that sustained efforts shall be made to enhance awareness among employers and potential beneficiaries, so that the intended benefits of the scheme reach a wider section of the workforce.
The DC underscored the importance of maintaining transparency, efficiency and accountability in the implementation process. He directed for strengthening follow-up mechanisms and ensuring that the objectives of employment generation, workforce formalization and livelihood enhancement are achieved in a structured and time-bound manner.
The DC gave specific directions to the Chief Education Officer and General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC), to ensure enrolment of eligible uninsured employees under the Provident Fund (PF) and to get all eligible establishments registered on the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat portal.
Moreover, He directed all the executing agencies to furnish lists of casual and daily-wage workers, so that further necessary action can be initiated with respect to their enrolment under the provisions of the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act.
The DC focussed on expanding social security coverage and bringing more workers into the formal social protection framework.
It is pertinent to mention that the PM-VBRY is a flagship initiative of the Government of India aimed at promoting formal employment through incentives for new hiring. The scheme supports sustainable job creation and encourages the integration of workers into the formal economy, while also facilitating the re-entry of eligible re-joiners, thereby strengthening income security and economic resilience.
The meeting was attended by CPO Budgam, ACD, CEO, Municipal Committee Budgam; General Manager DIC, and officials from R&B, Jal Shakti, Rural Engineering Wing (REW), Labour Department and Handicrafts Department.
