Question : PMPRPY

(a) the salient features of Pradhan Mantri Paridhan Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMPRPY);

(b) the number of textile sector employees registered under the Yojana during the last three years and the current year, State-wise including Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra;

(c) the quantum of funds allocated and disbursed to various States including Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra during the said period, State-wise;

(d) whether it is a fact that beneficiaries have not been able to receive their claims due to errors in Aadhaar linkage to their PAN numbers and if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the reaction of the Government thereto?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES
(SHRI AJAY TAMTA)
(a): Salient features of PMPRPY are given below:-

• PMPRPY is a labour reform initiative under which Government is bearing the entire 12% of the employers’ contribution to the Employees Provident Fund Scheme for new employees of garment and made-ups sectors for the first 3 years of their employment.

• At present, 8.33% of employer’s contribution is already being provided by Government under Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY). Additional 3.67% of employer contribution is made available under PMPRPY to garment and made-ups segments to new workers with wage up to Rs 15,000/- per month.

(b) & (c): State-wise details of number of textile sector employees registered and funds disbursed during 2016-17 & 2017-18 is enclosed at Annexure. Quantum of funds allocated under PMPRPY Scheme is Rs. 30 crores and the amount disbursed up to 27.02.2018 is Rs.16,23,05,091/-.

(d) & (e). There is no requirement to link Aadhaar with PAN. However, employees have to submit verified Aadhaar for availing benefits.