PM Modi unveils the statue of Ex CM Shri R Shankar in Kollam, Kerala

Published By : Admin | December 15, 2015 | 16:44 IST
PM Narendra Modi unveils statue of former Kerala CM Shri Shankar
PM Modi recalls contributions of Shri R Shankar, states that leaders like him are remembered fondly by people years after his demise
Shri R Shankar's life was devoted to the path shown by Sree Narayana Guru, says PM
PM lauds work of the SNDP in educating the people from marginalised sections of society

On Thursday 15th December 2015 the Prime Minister unveiled a statue of former Kerala CM Shri Shankar. The programme was organised by the SNDP. In his speech the Prime Minister recalled the wonderful work done by Shri R Shankar, stating that leaders like him are remembered fondly by people years after his demise. Shri Modi affirmed that the former Kerala CM’s life was devoted to the path shown by Sree Narayana Guru. He lauded the work of the SNDP, particularly in educating the people from marginalised sections of society.

The Prime Minister reiterated the NDA Government’s commitment to serving the poorest of the poor. He highlighted the attitude of the Opposition who is disrupting the Parliament repeatedly despite being rejected by people in the elections.

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The disbursal marks a significant milestone in the implementation of PM-VBRY, the Government of India’s flagship employment-linked incentive scheme aimed at accelerating job creation, promoting formalisation of employment, enhancing employability, and expanding social security coverage across sectors. The scheme has already supported the creation of 15 lakh employment opportunities across the country.

PM-VBRY is designed to encourage both workers and employers to participate in the formal economy. Under the scheme, first-time employees are eligible for an incentive of up to ₹15,000, providing crucial support as they enter the workforce. Employers generating additional employment are eligible for incentives of up to ₹3,000 per month per additional employee, thereby encouraging sustained job creation. Recognising the strategic importance of manufacturing in driving economic growth, employers in the manufacturing sector are eligible to receive incentives for a period of four years, while employers in all other sectors can avail incentives for two years.

The scheme reflects the Government’s commitment to fostering an enabling ecosystem for employment-led growth and ensuring that the benefits of India’s economic progress translate into quality formal employment opportunities for its youth.

PM-VBRY came into effect on 1 August 2025. With a total outlay of ₹99,446 crore, the scheme aims to incentivise the creation of more than 3.5 crore jobs over a two-year period. Of these, approximately 1.92 crore beneficiaries are expected to be first-time entrants into the workforce. By supporting both employees and employers, the scheme is playing a transformative role in expanding formal employment, strengthening social security coverage, and advancing the vision of a Viksit Bharat.