NEW DELHI, Dec 23: On Monday (December 23, 2024), Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 71,000 appointment letters to newly appointed candidates via video conferencing.
Speaking to the recruits at a Rozgar Mela through a virtual platform, Mr. Modi announced that his administration has created almost 10 lakh permanent government jobs for the youth in the past year or year and a half, asserting that this achievement is unprecedented.
He emphasized that the young demographic is at the forefront of his government’s initiatives, with honesty and transparency guiding the recruitment process.
Rozgar Melas are designed to empower young people and unleash their potential. Best wishes to all the newly appointed individuals. https://t.co/XkEnXIqQZv
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 23, 2024
Acknowledging the significant representation of women among the recruits, Mr. Modi expressed his government’s commitment to making them self-reliant across various sectors.
He pointed out that the introduction of 26-week maternity leave is a significant support for women in their careers, noting that women are the predominant beneficiaries of housing built under the ‘PM Awas Yojana’.
He affirmed that development led by women is currently taking shape in the nation.
Mr. Modi stated that maximizing the abilities and talents of Indian youth is a key focus for his government, highlighting that they are central to numerous initiatives, including Startup India, Digital India, and reforms in the space and defense fields.
He also remarked that the National Education Policy has made strides toward youth development, underlining its focus on the use of regional languages. The Prime Minister added that his government has made hiring exams accessible in 13 Indian languages to eliminate language barriers.
Reflecting on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Charan Singh, he stated that Singh championed rural development and national progress, and his government has mirrored this commitment by generating job and self-employment opportunities in rural areas.
During the event, Union Minister Jitendra Singh mentioned that over 29 percent of the 71,000 new recruits belong to the OBC category.
He added that recruitment from backward classes has increased by 27 percent under the Modi administration in comparison to the UPA regime.
According to Mr. Singh, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes represented 15.8 and 9.6 percent, respectively, in Monday’s recruitment figures.
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