Union Minister of Labour & Employment; Youth Affairs & Sports · BJP
Mansukh Mandaviya
Labour & Employment; Youth Affairs & Sports
BJPPorbandarLakshadweep
Career
Labour/Youth Minister 2024–; Porbandar MP 2024; RS member 2012–24
Current term
Since Jun 2024 · Present
Born
1972 · Age 54
Education
MA (Political Science), Saurashtra University
Terms in Office
Labour/Youth Minister 2024–; Porbandar MP 2024; RS member 2012–24
About
Indian politician (born 1972)
Mansukh Laxmanbhai Mandaviya is an Indian politician who is serving as the 17th Minister of Labour and Employment and 19th Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports since 2024. He is also a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Porbandar, Gujarat..
ReachGovt. reported: over 31.89 crore unorganised workers registered; Aadhaar-seeded national database (PIB Aug 2026)
Since 2021 · National database of unorganised sector workers enabling targeted social security benefits including accident insurance (₹2 lakh), future pension, and portability of welfare schemes.
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM)
Ongoing
BudgetCo-contribution by government; small worker contributes ₹55–200/month
ReachGovt. reported: more than 54 lakh workers enrolled (as on 29 Jul 2026); ₹3,000/month assured pension at age 60 · PIB Aug 2026
Since 2019 · Voluntary pension scheme for unorganised workers aged 18–40 with monthly income below ₹15,000. Government matches the worker's contribution.
Khelo India Programme
Ongoing
Budget₹36,441 crore combined outlay for revamped Khelo India Scheme and Assistance to National Sports Federations, 2026–27 to 2030–31 · Cabinet, PIB Jul 2026
ReachGovt. reported: 3,300+ Khelo India athletes; 1,000+ Khelo India Centres; 16 Khelo India games organised at state/national level.
TargetScheme period 2026–27 to 2030–31
Since 2018 · National sports development programme identifying and nurturing grassroots sporting talent across 14 sports disciplines with annual scholarship of ₹6.4 lakh per athlete.