The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Rozgar Mela and distributed more than 71,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in Government departments and organizations via videoconferencing today. Rozgar Mela highlights the Prime Minister’s commitment to prioritizing employment generation. It will empower the youth by providing them with meaningful opportunities to contribute to nation-building and self empowerment.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister stated that he had returned from Kuwait late last night, where he had extensive discussions with Indian youth and professionals. And this is a very pleasant coincidence that after returning, his first program is with the youth of the country. “Today marks a new beginning for thousands of youth in the country. Your years of dreams have come true, years of hard work have paid off. This outgoing year of 2024 is bringing new happiness to you. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all of you and your families”, the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister emphasised that the government is prioritizing the full utilization of India’s youth talent through initiatives like Rozgar Melas. Over the past 10 years, there has been a concerted effort to provide government jobs across various ministries and departments. Today more than 71,000 youth have been handed their appointment letters, the Prime Minister highlighted. Shri Modi underlined that in the last one and a half years, around 10 lakh permanent government jobs have been offered, setting a remarkable record. These jobs are being provided with complete transparency, and the new recruits are serving the nation with dedication and integrity.
The Prime Minister underscored that the development of a country relies on the hard work, capability, and leadership of its youth. India is committed to becoming a developed nation by 2047 as the country’s policies and decisions focus on empowering its talented youth. He said over the past decade, initiatives such as Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Startup India, Stand-Up India, and Digital India have placed youth at the forefront.
Shri Modi noted that India is now the world’s fifth-largest economy and the third-largest startup ecosystem. Today, Indian youth are brimming with new confidence. They are excelling in every sector. Young entrepreneurs launching startups today benefit from a robust support system. Similarly, youth pursuing careers in sports have confidence that they will not fail because they now are supported by modern training facilities and tournaments. The Prime Minister noted that the country is undergoing a transformation across various sectors, becoming the second-largest in mobile manufacturing. India is also making strides in renewable energy, organic farming, space, defense, tourism, and wellness, creating new opportunities and reaching new heights in each area.
The Prime Minister underscored that to drive the country’s progress and to build a new India, nurturing young talent is crucial, and this responsibility lies with the education system. The National Education Policy (NEP) is guiding India toward a modern education system that offers students new opportunities. Shri Modi said previously, the system was restrictive, but now it fosters innovation through initiatives like Atal Tinkering Labs and PM-SHRI schools. “The government has also addressed language barriers for rural youth and marginalized communities by allowing learning and exams in the mother tongue, and providing recruitment exams in 13 languages. Additionally, quotas for youth from border areas have been increased, with special recruitment rallies for permanent government jobs. Today, over 50,000 youth received appointment letters for the Central Armed Police Forces, marking a significant achievement”, the Prime Minister added.
Talking about the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh Ji today, the Prime Minister said the government feels privileged to honor him with the Bharat Ratna this year. “We also celebrate this day as Farmers’ Day, paying tribute to the farmers who provide us with food. Chaudhary Sahib believed that India’s progress depends on the progress of rural India. Our government’s policies have created new employment and self-employment opportunities in rural areas, especially for youth in agriculture”, the Prime Minister added.
Shri Modi reiterated that initiatives like the Gobar-Dhan Yojana, which established biogas plants, have generated jobs while producing energy. The e-NAM scheme connecting agricultural markets has opened new employment avenues, and the increase in ethanol blending has benefited farmers and created jobs in the sugar sector. The Prime Minister underlined how the establishment of nearly 9,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) has improved market access and created rural jobs. Also, the government is implementing a massive scheme to build thousands of grain storage warehouses, which will provide significant employment and self-employment opportunities.
The Prime Minister stated that the government launched the Bima Sakhi Yojana to provide insurance coverage to every citizen, creating numerous employment opportunities in rural areas. Initiatives like Drone Didi, Lakhpati Didi, and Bank Sakhi Yojana are also generating jobs in agriculture and rural sectors. “Today, thousands of women have received appointment letters, and their success will inspire others. The government is committed to making women self-reliant in every field. The introduction of 26 weeks of maternity leave has safeguarded the careers of millions of women”, Shri Modi added.
The Prime Minister highlighted how the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has removed the obstacles in women’s advancement, as many girl students had to drop out of school due to the lack of separate toilets. He said the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana has ensured financial support for girls’ education. Also, 30 crore Jan Dhan accounts for women have provided direct benefits from government schemes. “Through the Mudra Yojana, women can now access collateral-free loans. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana has ensured that most houses allotted are in women’s names. Initiatives like Poshan Abhiyaan, Surakshit Matritva Abhiyaan, and Ayushman Bharat offer better healthcare to women”, Shri Modi added.
Prime Minister Shri Modi emphasised that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam has ensured reservations for women in assemblies and the Lok Sabha which will advance women-led development in the nation.
The Prime Minister remarked that the young individuals receiving appointment letters today are joining a newly transformed government system. Over the last decade, government offices have seen significant improvements in efficiency and productivity because of the dedication and hard work of government employees.
The Prime Minister stated that the new appointees had reached this goal because of their eagerness to learn and grow, and it’s important to maintain this attitude throughout their life. He highlighted the availability of various courses for government employees on the iGOT Karmayogi platform and encouraged them to utilize this digital training module at their convenience. “Once again, I congratulate the candidates receiving their appointment letters today”, the Prime Minister concluded.
Background
Rozgar Mela is a step towards fulfilment of the commitment of the Prime Minister to accord highest priority to employment generation. It will provide meaningful opportunities to the youth for their participation in nation building and self empowerment.
Rozgar Mela will be held at 45 locations across the country. The recruitments are taking place for various Ministries and Departments of the Central Government. The new recruits, selected from across the country will be joining various Ministries/Departments including Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Posts, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of Financial Services, among others
