Youth Employment

September 20, 2026 9:30 AM

Unemployment rate declined from 6% to 3.2% due to flagship schemes: L Murugan

Union Minister of State, Dr. L. Murugan, on Saturday said that the unemployment rate in the country has declined from 6 per cent to 3.2 per cent due to various initiatives undertaken by the government. Speaking at the 20th Rozgar Mela held at D.G. Vaishnav College in Chennai on Saturday, Dr. Murugan highlighted the role of flagship initiatives such as Make in India, Start-up India, Stand-up India and the MUDRA loan scheme in creating employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for the youth. ...

September 19, 2026 2:51 PM

PM Modi distributes over 51,000 appointment letters at 20th Rozgar Mela

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in various government organisations at the 20th Rozgar Mela. Addressing the newly recruited employees through video conferencing, the Prime Minister said India's Yuva Shakti is at the heart of the country's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. PM Modi said the appointment letters mark a new beginning for thousands of young people and their families, recognising bot...

September 19, 2026 2:03 PM

Nearly half of recognised startups based in Tier-2, Tier-3 cities: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India's startup ecosystem is no longer confined to major cities, with youth from villages, towns and smaller cities playing an increasingly important role in the country's new economy. Addressing the 20th Rozgar Mela after distributing more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth in government organisations, PM Modi said India is currently the world's third-largest startup ecosystem. He said nearly half of the recognised startups a...

September 19, 2026 7:46 AM

PM Modi to distribute over 51,000 appointment letters at 20th Rozgar Mela today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in various government organisations at the 20th Rozgar Mela today. The Prime Minister will distribute the appointment letters through video conferencing at around 12:30 PM and will also address the newly selected candidates on the occasion. The 20th Rozgar Mela is being organised at 45 locations across the country. The newly recruited candidates will join various Ministries and Department...