Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed 51,236 appointment letters to newly recruited candidates in various central government departments and organisations during the 15th edition of the Rozgar Mela. The event, held virtually, was coordinated across 47 locations nationwide.
Congratulating the new appointees, PM Modi said, “With your new responsibilities, you now play a crucial role in strengthening India’s economy, infrastructure, internal security, and social welfare. The more dedicated you are, the faster we move towards a Viksit Bharat.”
Emphasising the youth’s pivotal role in national development, he said, “When youth become stakeholders in a country’s progress, rapid growth follows. Today, India’s youth are showcasing their immense potential.”
The Prime Minister highlighted government initiatives like Skill India, Startup India, and Digital India, noting that these platforms have fostered innovation, self-employment, and technological leadership. He cited India’s achievements in digital transformation through platforms like UPI, ONDC, and GeM, attributing their success to the youth.
PM Modi also spoke about the Manufacturing Mission, announced in the 2025-26 Union Budget, which aims to boost the ‘Make in India’ campaign and empower young entrepreneurs to produce globally competitive products. He pointed to record growth in sectors such as automobiles, footwear, and Khadi and cottage industries, with Khadi’s turnover surpassing Rs 1.7 lakh crore.
Highlighting infrastructure development, he noted the rapid growth in inland waterways: “Cargo transported through waterways has risen from 18 million tonnes in 2014 to 145 million tonnes today, and the number of national waterways has expanded from just 5 to over 110, covering nearly 5,000 km.”
PM Modi also announced the upcoming World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) in Mumbai, a platform aimed at young content creators. “This summit will open new opportunities for our youth in AI and emerging media,” he said, adding that workshops would be organised to train young Indians in these fields.
Praising the increasing participation of women in nation-building, the Prime Minister cited the latest UPSC results, where women secured the top two ranks. “The success of our youth today is notable for its inclusivity,” he remarked.
PM Modi encouraged the youth to join the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, planting a tree in honour of their mothers as a tribute to nature and nurture.
Concluding his address, he said, “Together, we will build a Bharat that is both ‘Viksit’ (developed) and ‘Samriddh’ (prosperous).”
The newly appointed individuals will join key ministries, including Home Affairs, Railways, Labour and Employment, Revenue, and Higher Education.
Since its launch in October 2022, the Rozgar Mela has facilitated over 10 lakh appointments to permanent government jobs, with 75,000 letters distributed in the first edition and 71,000 in the 14th edition held in December 2023.
(With IANS inputs)
