New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that hard work, capability and leadership of its youth are key to development of a country, saying, “India is committed to becoming a developed nation by 2047 as the country’s policies focus on empowering its talented youth.”
PM Modi said, “Over the past decade, initiatives such as Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Startup India, Stand-Up India, and Digital India have placed youth at the forefront.”
Distributing 71,000, appointment letters to newly appointed youth through video conference, under Rozgar Mela scheme, Prime Minister Narendra said, “Rozgar Mela will empower the youth by providing them with meaningful opportunities to contribute to nation-building and self-empowerment.”
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, “In the last one and a half years, around 10 lakh permanent government jobs have been offered, setting a remarkable record….adding These jobs are being provided with complete transparency, and the new recruits are serving the nation with dedication and integrity.”
Modi noted that India is now the world’s fifth-largest economy and the third-largest startup ecosystem. Today, Indian youth are brimming with new confidence.”
The Prime Minister underscored that to drive the country’s progress and to build a new India, nurturing young talent is crucial, and this responsibility lies with the education system.
“The National Education Policy (NEP) is guiding India toward a modern education system that offers students new opportunities,” further noted.
Rozgar Mela is a step towards fulfilment of the commitment of the Prime Minister to accord highest priority to employment generation.
It will provide meaningful opportunities to the youth for their participation in nation building and self empowerment.
Rozgar Mela is being held at 45 locations across the country. The recruitments are taking place for various Ministries and Departments of the Central Government.
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