India Unveils New Employment Scheme, Boosts Worker Welfare, and Strengthens International Ties
November 12, 2025
In a significant push for employment generation and worker welfare, Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the newly launched Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY), aiming to create 3.5 crore jobs. Simultaneously, new digital tools were introduced to benefit construction workers. Karnataka announced a new cooperative society to provide low-interest loans to women beneficiaries, enhancing financial independence. On the international front, India and Saudi Arabia signed a bilateral Hajj agreement for 2026, outlining arrangements for over 175,000 pilgrims.
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