Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued more than 70,000 appointment letters to new recruits through video conferencing today, 22 July 2023.
The Prime Minister said, "During the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', when the country is working on the path of development, it is a great honour to get the opportunity to work as a government employee. The people of this country have taken the resolution to make India a developed country."
The Rozgar Mela was held at 44 locations across the country. The recently inducted recruits will be working under the Departments of the Central Government along with the State Governments and UTs supporting this initiative.
"Today every expert is saying that in a few years, India will be in the world's top three economies. This means employment opportunities and citizen's per capita income will increase," PM said while addressing the appointees on the occasion.
The new appointees, chosen from around the country will join the Government in various Ministries/Departments including the Department of School Education, Department of Higher Education, Department of Financial Services, Department of Revenue, Department of Posts, Department of Personnel & Training, Department of Water Resources, Central Public Sector Undertakings, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and Ministry of Home Affairs and others.
Phase 1 of the 'Rozgar Mela' was launched on 22 October 2022, which marked the beginning of the campaign to provide 10 lakh government jobs.