Prime Minister 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.
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal joined the PM virtually from BSF Frontier HQ, Patgaon in Guwahati. He ceremonially distributed appointment letters to successful candidates who got jobs in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Indo Tibertan Border Police (ITBP), Shashtra Seema Bal (SSB), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Railways, SBI, Canara Bank, OIL, Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) among others. As many as 335 candidates received the appointment letters here today.
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, and 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 emphasized 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. PM 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.
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, defence, 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. Modi said previously, the system was restrictive, but now it fosters innovation through initiatives like Atal Tinkering Labs and PM- 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 PM 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.
PM 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 PM 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”, PM 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,” PM Modi added.
Speaking to the successful candidates, the Union Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “Under the inspiring leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, we are building a nation with a vision to become Atmanirbhar and Viksit by 2047. Today, your appointment adds power to this historic journey of our country as the Yuva Shakti is true essence of a successful Karmayogi. I call upon all of you to commit yourselves to the cause of nation building and work with your utmost conviction, commitment, compassion and consideration for the welfare of the people.”
Sarbananda Sonowal further added,”Our honourable leader PM Narendra Modi has taken many steps that has empowered the youth of our country to realise their true potential. Since 2014, the movement of Nation Building has been moving forward at an unprecedented speed and conviction. This was not even dreamt by the people during the Congress led governments which lagged development, pushing the country backwards. The six decades of misrule are a thing of the past. Today, we have witnessed a decade of good governance under PM Narendra Modi where merit of youth is kept at the top while ensuring the welfare of the people is delivered efficiently and effectively. By embarking on this path, with a vision of ‘Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas,’ we have an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the cause of nation building and welfare of people. India of today has rose to this occasion as we move ahead in our quest to become ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.”
