NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 71,000 appointment letters to newly recruited individuals via video conferencing on December 23.
The event was organised as part of the Centre’s Rozgar Mela initiative, aimed at empowering youth through job creation and fostering meaningful participation in nation-building.
“Today marks a new beginning for your journey. Your years of hard work have borne fruit,” Modi told the the recruits and their family members while congratulating them on getting jobs.
“Rozgar Melas are empowering the youth and unlocking their potential. Best wishes to the newly inducted appointees,” Modi posted on social media platform X.
Rozgar Melas are empowering the youth and unlocking their potential. Best wishes to the newly inducted appointees.https://t.co/XkEnXIqQZv
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 23, 2024
Youth potential
He underscored the government’s achievements in leveraging India’s youth potential. “Through Rozgar Mela, we are advancing this initiative. Over the past ten years, the campaign for providing jobs in government departments, ministries, and organisations has been ongoing. Today, over 71,000 youth have received their appointment letters,” he said.
Highlighting the transparent recruitment process, the Prime Minister said, “In the last decade, our government has provided permanent government jobs to over 10 lakh youth, a record in itself. Not only lakhs of youth are receiving government jobs but also these appointments are being made with full transparency.”
‘Viksit Bharat 2047’
Reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, Modi attributed the country’s progress to the youth’s hard work, talent, and leadership.
“Today, India stands as the world’s fifth-largest economy and third-largest startup ecosystem. Youth launching startups now have access to a well-planned ecosystem for support. In sports, modern facilities for training and tournaments ensure confidence among our young athletes. Across sectors, we are witnessing remarkable transformation,” he said.
The Prime Minister emphasised India’s achievements in manufacturing, renewable energy, tourism, space exploration, organic farming, defence, and wellness. He praised the advancements brought by the National Education Policy (NEP), Atal Tinkering Labs, and PM Shri Schools, which benefit rural and underprivileged students.
The Rozgar Mela is being conducted at 45 locations in India, with recruitments for various ministries and departments, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Posts, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and Department of Financial Services.