10 lakh Govt jobs in last 1.5 years; PM Modi distributes over 71,000 appointment letters

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 71,000 appointment letters to the newly appointed recruits in various central government departments. Under the Rozgar Mela held at 45 locations across the country, the recruits will be joining various ministries and departments including ministry of home affairs, department of posts, department of higher education, ministry of health and family welfare, department of financial services, among others.

Congratulating the youth, PM Modi said, “Making full use of India's youth's talent and capabilities is the top priority of our government. For the past 10 years, there has been a campaign to provide government jobs through various ministries, departments, and organizations. Even today, over 71,000 youth have been given appointment letters. In the past 1-1.5 years, nearly 10 lakh youth have been given permanent government jobs. This in itself is a huge record. Under any previous government, youth did not receive permanent government jobs in mission mode like this. But today, not only are lakhs of youth getting government jobs in the country, but these jobs are being given with full honesty and transparency. I am happy that the youth coming through this transparent process are wholeheartedly and honestly dedicating themselves to serving the nation.”

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He added that the development of any country is driven by the hard work, talent, and leadership of its youth. India has committed to building a developed nation by 2047. In every policy and decision in India, the focus is on the nation's talented youth. “If you look at the policies of the last decade—Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Startup India—they have been made with the youth at the center. India has changed policies in space, defense, and manufacturing sectors, which has benefited the youth of India,” he remarked.

New education policies

Today, we have become the 5th largest economy in the world, and India is the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world. When a young person decides to start a startup, they have a whole ecosystem of support around them. Today, when a youth plans to build a career in sports, they believe they will not fail.

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Speaking on education policies, Modi further said, “to take the country forward, we need to nurture the talent of the youth, and this responsibility lies with the country's education system. Through the National Education Policy, the country has moved forward in this direction. Earlier, due to various restrictions, the education system became a burden on students, but now it is providing them with new options. Through Atal Tinkering Labs and modern PM Shri schools, an innovative mindset is being cultivated from childhood. In the past, language was a huge barrier for rural youth, and for the youth from Dalit, backward, and tribal communities. We have introduced policies for education and exams in the mother tongue. Today, our government is giving youth the option to take competitive exams in 13 languages. Today, special rallies are being organized to provide permanent jobs to youth in border districts.”