PM Modi distributes 51,000 jobs via Rozgar Mela, total appointments hit 10 lakh

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 12 distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited candidates in central government departments and ministries, marking the 16th edition of the government's Rozgar Mela initiative.The Prime Minister addressed the appointees via video conferencing, congratulating them and urging them to approach their roles with dedication and a spirit of public service. The Rozgar Mela events were held at 47 different locations across the country.advertisementThe recruits will join roles in ministries such as Railways, Home Affairs, Health and Family Welfare, Labour and Employment, and the Department of Posts, among others. The appointees were selected through a structured process and will take up posts spread across the country.YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PUSH WITH ROGZAAR MELA DRIVE
With this round, the Rozgar Mela has so far issued more than 10 lakh appointment letters since its launch in 2022. The initiative is aimed at accelerating recruitment into government jobs and addressing critical staffing gaps in various departments.In his remarks, Prime Minister Modi reiterated the government's commitment to giving employment generation the highest priority, and described the Rozgar Mela as a platform to empower India's youth and strengthen public institutions.'This is not merely a job offer. It is a responsibility, and a chance to contribute to nation-building,' he said.INDUCTION AND TRAINING PROGRAMMESOfficials added that the newly recruited personnel will undergo induction and training programmes to help them adapt to their roles. The government also highlighted how the Rozgar Mela has helped make hiring more efficient, transparent, and regionally inclusive.Going forward, the government is expected to continue holding Rozgar Mela events regularly, aiming to fill more vacancies and bring young professionals into the fold of public service.The Rozgar Mela does not create or offer new jobs -- it is primarily a platform where the government formally distributes appointment letters to candidates who have already been selected through existing recruitment processes.These appointments are usually to central government departments, public sector units, or defence forces and are part of ongoing recruitment drives.- EndsMust Watch