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In a fresh push to showcase the government’s employment drive ahead of a politically crucial period, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited candidates during the 19th edition of the Rozgar Mela, saying India’s youth would play a defining role in the country’s next phase of growth.
The nationwide recruitment event was conducted via video conferencing across 47 locations, with appointments spanning key central government departments including Railways, Home Affairs, Health, Financial Services and Higher Education.
Addressing the recruits, Modi said sectors such as technology, manufacturing and semiconductors were opening up new opportunities for India’s young workforce. Referring to India’s growing global partnerships and investments, he said the country was steadily emerging as a major hub for innovation and skilled talent.