New Delhi: PM Modi addressed a virtual Rozgar mela, where he virtually distributed appointment letters to the youth for various government departments including Department of Revenue, Ministry of Personnel and Public Grievances and Pensions, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Posts, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Labour & Employment.
“The foundation of any nation’s progress and success lies in its youth, when the youth actively participate in nation-building, the nation experiences rapid development and establishes its identity on the global stage”, the PM emphasised. “India’s youth are showcasing their immense potential to the world through their hard work and innovation”
Addressing the Rozgar Mela. Best wishes to the newly inducted appointees. https://t.co/FkLhKcJoLN
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 26, 2025
This announcement comes at a time when there is a shortage of quality jobs in the country, where almost 90% of the workforce is employed in the informal sector without any social security. Paradoxically, many employers are desperate to identify and develop the right talent, as the skills they require aren’t easily available in the market.
These 51,000 youths are a lucky few of the millions of youth applying for perpetually stable government jobs in the country, where highly educated youth, some even with Ph.d.s, don’t mind applying to sweeper jobs at government offices, where the pay is significantly higher than other positions.
Though the Government is trying to boost employment generation through initiatives like Skill India and Startup India, these initiatives haven’t been able to meet the growing demand for skills in the market.
The government hasn’t been able to leverage these initiatives to boost employment as it should have, as red tape, corruption, and outdated skill development have made these efforts redundant. The government still has to help scores of job seekers who haven’t secured the coveted government jobs they applied to, and have to either keep searching for the ideal job or accept jobs that don’t align with their skills. We’re hoping the upcoming trade deal with the US will give us a significant advantage in exports, skills and jobs, so that we come out this gloomy recession unscathed!
