Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted candidates in various government departments and organisations at the 16th edition of the Rozgar Mela via video conferencing. He said that the Rozgar Mela reflects our Government’s commitment to empowering the Yuva Shakti and making them catalysts in building a Viksit Bharat.
Addressing the appointees, PM Modi said, "I congratulate you all for this new journey of yours. The world now believes that India has two powers- demography and democracy… I have recently returned from a 5-nation visit. Whatever agreements we have made with the other countries will definitely benefit our youths."
Employment generation a top priority
Rozgar Mela is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to prioritise employment creation. According to the PMO, the initiative is intended to empower youth and increase their participation in nation-building. Since the launch of the Rozgar Mela campaign, more than 10 lakh appointment letters have been issued across the country.
Nationwide drive across 47 locations
The 16th edition of Rozgar Mela will be held across 47 locations nationwide. The appointments are being made in various Central Government ministries and departments, including, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Posts, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of Financial Services and Ministry of Labour and Employment
The new recruits have been selected from all over India and will soon begin service in their respective departments. Prime Minister Modi, in a post on social media platform X, reiterated the government's commitment to youth empowerment. He wrote,
"We are determined to enhance the participation of young friends in building a developed and self-reliant India. In this series, tomorrow, July 12, at 11 AM, I will participate in another employment fair through video conferencing, where thousands of youths will be handed appointment letters."
