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India's Youth Powerhouse: Modi Unleashes New Jobs and Economic Growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's latest Rozgar Mela distributed over 51,000 government job letters, highlighting India's commitment to youth empowerment and a surging economy. Discover how new schemes, manufacturing boosts, and welfare initiatives are creating millions of jobs and propelling India's global standing.
New Delhi, India – India's youthful energy is undeniably a driving force behind its rapid ascent on the global stage. This was the resounding message from Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi as he recently addressed the 16th Rozgar Mela, distributing over 51,000 appointment letters to eager young individuals joining various government departments. This initiative, part of a larger commitment that has seen over 10 lakh (1 million) recruitment letters issued to date, underscores the government's unwavering focus on employment generation.
"Citizen First": A Common Goal for New Recruits
The Prime Minister congratulated the newly appointed youth, emphasizing that despite their diverse roles within ministries like Railways, Home Affairs, Health, and Finance, their common objective is "national service, guided by the principle of 'Citizen First.'" This ethos, he stressed, will be crucial as they embark on their new responsibilities.
India's Demographic Dividend: A Global Advantage
Shri Modi highlighted India's unique position as the world's largest democracy with the largest youth population. This "vast youth power," he asserted, is India's greatest asset, and the government is strategically leveraging it for long-term prosperity. He shared insights from his recent five-country tour, where the strength of India's youth resonated strongly, leading to agreements in defence, pharmaceuticals, digital technology, energy, and rare earth minerals – all poised to create significant opportunities for young Indians both at home and abroad.
Adapting to the 21st Century Job Landscape
Recognising the dynamic nature of employment in the 21st century, the Prime Minister championed innovation, startups, and research. He expressed immense pride in the new generation's ambition and their desire to "create something new." Crucially, the government isn't solely relying on public sector jobs. A new "Employment Linked Incentive Scheme" has been approved, offering ₹15,000 towards the first salary of young individuals entering the private sector. With a budget of approximately ₹1 lakh crore, this ambitious scheme aims to facilitate the creation of around 3.5 crore (35 million) new jobs.
"Make in India" Powers Up Employment
The "Make in India" initiative continues to be a cornerstone of the nation's growth and job creation strategy. The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme alone has generated over 1.1 million jobs across the country. The mobile phone and electronics sector is a shining example, with manufacturing value soaring to nearly ₹11 lakh crore – a fivefold increase in just 11 years. From a handful of mobile phone units, India now boasts nearly 300, employing lakhs of young people.
India's prowess extends to defence manufacturing, exceeding ₹1.25 lakh crore in output, and the country's emergence as the largest locomotive producer globally, with strong export performance in rail and metro coaches. The automobile sector has also attracted a remarkable $40 billion in FDI over five years, leading to new factories, jobs, and record vehicle sales.
Welfare Schemes: A Hidden Engine of Employment
Beyond direct job creation, the Prime Minister highlighted the significant employment generation spurred by India's extensive welfare initiatives. A recent ILO(International Labour Organisation) report confirms that over 90 crore (900 million) Indian citizens have benefited from government welfare schemes in the last decade.
Programmes like the PM Awas Yojana (building 4 crore permanent houses, with 3 crore more under construction), Swachh Bharat (12 crore toilets creating jobs for plumbers and construction workers), and Ujjwala Yojana (over 10 crore LPG(Liquid Petroleum Gas) connections boosting bottling and delivery networks) have all contributed to large-scale employment, particularly in rural India.
Newer initiatives such as the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, offering ₹75,000 per household for rooftop solar, are generating jobs for technicians, engineers, and manufacturers. The "Namo Drone Didi" initiative is empowering rural women by training them as drone pilots, while the mission to create 3 crore "Lakhpati Didis" has already seen 1.5 crore women achieve this milestone through schemes like Bank Sakhi, Bima Sakhi, and Krishi Sakhi. The PM SVANidhi scheme is bringing millions of street vendors into mainstream economic activity, and the PM Vishwakarma Scheme is revitalising traditional artisans.
A "Mahayagya" of Development
The cumulative impact of these schemes is profound, with 25 crore (250 million) people lifted out of poverty in the last ten years. This achievement, the Prime Minister noted, would have been impossible without robust employment opportunities, leading to global institutions like the World Bank praising India for its strides towards equality.
PM Modi concluded by describing the current phase as a "Mahayagya of development" – a national mission to eradicate poverty and generate employment. He called upon the country's youth and new government appointees to carry this mission forward with renewed energy, invoking the guiding principle of "Nagrik Devo Bhava" (treating every citizen as divine).
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