Overview
On November 4, 2025, the EPFO Regional Office, Noida, in collaboration with NITI Aayog, organized a seminar on "Social Security in the Electronic Industry and PMVBRY" at Dixon Technologies Limited in Noida. The seminar aimed to discuss social security measures, welfare initiatives within the electronic manufacturing sector, and the adoption and impact of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojna (PMVBRY).
Key Participants
- Sh. Rizwan Uddin: Regional PF Commissioner-I (PDNASS) and Nodal Officer of EPFO for NITI Aayog.
- Dr. Sakshi Khurana: Senior Specialist, NITI Aayog.
- Sh. Suyash Pandey: Regional PF Commissioner, Noida.
- Sh. Samar Srivastava: Vice President, Dixon Technologies.
Key Discussions
PMVBRY and Incentives
Shri Rizwan Uddin encouraged participants to freely ask questions about the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojna (PMVBRY). Employers were informed about the benefits of registering for Part-A and Part-B of the scheme, which include:
- An incentive of one month’s PF wages (maximum of Rs 15000/-) for every newly joined employee.
- A sum of maximum Rs 3000/- per additional employment generation to the employer.
EPFO Initiatives
Other areas discussed included:
- Face Authentication Technology-based UAN generation
- Revamped ECR facilities
- Simplification of advances
- Digital Life Certificate services through India Post
- Employee Enrolment campaign 2025
These initiatives aim to improve member service delivery.
Achievements of Regional Office Noida
Employers were informed about recent achievements by Regional Office Noida:
- Settled more than 14.17 Lakh claims in the previous Financial Year 2024-25.
- Improved overall rejection ratio from 28% to less than 20% in the same year.
- Introduced a QR-code based online advance appointment booking system for PRO visits.
- Reduced average daily footfall in PRO from 700-plus to approximately 300.
Participants
More than 50 representatives from various electronics manufacturing units attended the seminar, including:
- Dixon Technologies
- Motherson Technology Services Limited
- Havells India
- Sunwoda Electronics
- C&S Electronics
- Jubiliant Food Works
Exam Relevance
This event is relevant to GS2 (Government Policies and Interventions) and GS3 (Indian Economy, Inclusive Growth). It highlights government efforts to promote social security and employment generation, particularly in the electronics manufacturing sector. The discussion on PMVBRY and EPFO initiatives is crucial for understanding current government strategies for labor welfare and economic development.