'Trade agreements creating opportunities for youth': PM at Rozgar Mela
What's the story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed over 61,000 appointment letters to newly appointed personnel in various government departments and organizations. The distribution was done electronically at the 18th Rozgar Mela, which was held at 45 locations across India via video conferencing. The new appointees will be joining ministries such as the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Department of Financial Services, and the Department of Higher Education.
Employment focus
Rozgar Mela: A key initiative for employment generation
The Rozgar Mela is a flagship program of the Modi government to generate employment opportunities across India. Since its inception, it has distributed more than 11 lakh recruitment letters across the country. PM Modi said during his address at the event that "India is signing trade and mobility agreements with several countries... These trade agreements are bringing numerous new opportunities for India's young people."
Economic growth
India's creator economy and foreign investment
The prime minister also spoke about the growth of India's creator economy, which is opening new avenues for youth employment. He said, "The increasing global trust in India today is also generating various new possibilities for the youth." PM Modi highlighted that foreign direct investment (FDI) in India has more than doubled since 2014, leading to countless job opportunities.
Gender equality
Women empowerment in security forces
Union Minister Jitendra Singh also spoke about women empowerment in security forces during the event. He said that out of the total appointment letters distributed, 49,200 were related to the Home Ministry and paramilitary forces. "Women constables are being appointed in huge numbers," he said. Singh also announced that BSF women troops are deployed along borders at the zero line and on January 26, a woman Assistant Commandant will lead all-male CRPF contingents at Kartavya Path.