Budget 2024: PM’s ₹2 lakh crore package to boost youth employment

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published July 23, 2024 Published July 23, 2024

PRIME MINISTER'S PACKAGE UNVEILED

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Incentives for New Employees

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Job Creation in Manufacturing

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Refund Policy for Employers

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Employer Support Scheme

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Skilling Youth Initiative

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Revised Skilling Loans

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Internship Expansion Plan

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CSR-Funded Training

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Support for ITI Upgrades

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Long-Term Employment Benefits

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