Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed 51,236 appointment letters to newly-recruited candidates in central government departments and organisations as part of the 15th Rozgar Mela, organised on April 26. The event was held virtually and coordinated across 47 locations nationwide.
In his address, PM Modi congratulated the youth stepping into permanent government roles, stating, “With your new responsibilities, you now play a crucial part in strengthening India’s economy, infrastructure, internal security, and the welfare of its people. The more dedicated you are, the faster we progress towards a Viksit Bharat.”
Calling youth the driving force behind national progress, PM Modi stressed their vital role in making India a global force. “If the youth are stakeholders in a country’s development, then rapid growth follows. Today, India’s youth are proving their potential,” he said.
Highlighting self-employment opportunities, PM Modi pointed to initiatives like Skill India, Startup India, and Digital India, which he said have created open platforms for innovation and talent. “In this decade, our youth have taken India to unprecedented heights in technology and innovation. Platforms like UPI, ONDC, and GeM show how young Indians are leading digital transformation,” he added.
PM Modi also spoke about the new Manufacturing Mission, announced in Budget 2025-26, aimed at boosting the ‘Make in India’ initiative and empowering the youth to produce globally competitive products. He cited record-breaking growth in sectors like automobile, footwear, and Khadi and cottage industries, with the latter now crossing a turnover of Rs 1.7 lakh crore.
Inland water transport also featured in PM Modi’s remarks as a symbol of India’s infrastructure progress. “From 18 million tonnes in 2014, cargo via waterways has surged to 145 million tonnes this year. National waterways have increased from just 5 to over 110, with the operational network now touching nearly 5,000 km,” he said.
