'Rozgar Mela': Govt creating system that gives opportunity to youngster: PM

TNN Bureau. Updated: 10/30/2024 1:43:18 AM Front Page

Distributes 51,000 appointment letters nationwide, including 105 in J&K

New Delhi: Asserting that it is his government's commitment to providing employment to a maximum number of youngsters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that a system is being created that gives opportunity to every youth and allows them to fulfil their aspirations.
Addressing a 'Rozgar Mela' after distributing appointment letters for government jobs to over 51,000 people, he spoke of his government's efforts to boost the presence of new technologies and modern sectors such as space and semiconductors so that new employment opportunities are created.
In his video address, Modi said earlier governments lacked in policy and intent, leading to India falling behind the world in rising sectors, including in modern technologies. Old and outdated technologies used to be brought to the country, he added.
"A mindset existed that believed modern technologies cannot develop in our country. This mindset did us a lot of harm," he said, stressing that if industries which generated employment in the modern world did not exist in the country, then creating new employment opportunities would be difficult.
"We began work to rid the country of this old mindset of earlier governments," Modi said, adding that policies and decisions of the government have a direct bearing on employment.
So far, over 7.5 lakh people have been given appointment letters for government jobs since the launch of the Rozgar Mela scheme by the prime minister in 2022.
The prime minister said it is his government's commitment to give jobs to the maximum number of people and cited the all-around infrastructure works such as the construction of expressways, highways, ports, rail networks and airports underway in the country.
Water and gas pipelines are being laid, and schools and universities are being opened, he said, asserting that development works are not only giving facilities to people but also creating employment opportunities.
Rozgar Mela Phase Two took place at the Convention Centre in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), where 105 candidates received appointment letters, primarily for roles in the Department of Posts and Indian Railways.
The new recruits expressed their gratitude to the Union government and voiced commitment to their roles.
Ayesha Chaudhary, a new appointee, said, “I am very grateful to Prime Minister Modi for this opportunity. I will serve my country to the best of my ability.”
Arjun Kumar, selected for the Northern Railway, shared his enthusiasm, “I’m excited to begin my journey in this new role and contribute to my nation.”
Similarly, Vipin Kumar, who secured a position in Indian Railways after years of preparation, said, “After 4-5 years of hard work, I finally achieved my goal. I am very thankful to the Indian government for this opportunity.”
Shreya, a new nursing officer at AIIMS, Jammu, extended her appreciation to the Prime Minister, stating, “This opportunity means a lot. I am sincerely thankful to PM Modi for supporting us.”
The J&K event was part of a larger nationwide effort that saw over 51,000 appointment letters distributed across 40 locations.
The event in Jammu was attended by MP Jugal Kishore Sharma and other senior officials.


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