Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (August 28) distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to the newly inducted recruits via video conferencing and addressed them on the occasion.
The Prime Minister launched the 8th edition of Rozgar Mela which is being held across 45 locations in the country.
PM Modi congratulated the new recruits on their induction and mentioned Chandrayaan-3's success.
"I congratulate all of you on becoming the 'Amrit Rakshaks' of the people of India in this Amrit Kaal. This time, Rozgar Mela is being organised at a time when the nation is filled with pride and self-confidence. Our Chandrayaan and its rover Pragyan are continuously sending historic photos from the Moon," he said.
"I guarantee you that India will be among the top three economies of the world in this decade. When I give you this guarantee, it's with a lot of responsibility. The tourism sector is likely to contribute over Rs 20 lakh crore to the Indian economy by 2030, it can create 13-14 cr new jobs," he added.
PM Modi said that several changes have been made in the recruitment process for paramilitary forces to open new avenues for the youth.
PM Modi said that the automobile and pharma sectors are growing very fast and will create huge job opportunities in days to come.
"From food to pharma, from space to startups, it is necessary for all sectors to grow for any economy," he said.
Recalling the launch of Jan Dhan Yojana which took place this day nine years ago, the Prime Minister said that this scheme has not only provided financial benefits but also has played a key role in job creation.
The Centre and some state/UT governments have been organising the Rozgar Melas and distributing appointment letters to them, as part of which PM Modi will distribute 51,106 appointment letters to new appointees, Prime Minister’s Office said.
“The Rozgar Mela will be held at 45 locations across the country. Through this Rozgar Mela event, Ministry of Home Affairs is recruiting personnel in various central armed police forces (CAPFs) such as Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Shashtra Seema Bal (SSB), Assam Rifles, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Narcotics control Bureau (NCB) as well as Delhi Police. The new recruits, selected from across the country, will be joining the various positions such as Constable (General Duty), Sub-Inspector (General Duty) and Non–General Duty Cadre Posts in various organisations under the Ministry of Home Affairs,” the PMO said.
It further said that the strengthening of CAPFs as well as Delhi Police will help these forces to play their multidimensional role more effectively.
The new recruits, selected from across the country, will be joining various positions such as Constable (General Duty), Sub-Inspector (GD) and Non-GD Cadre Posts in various organisations under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
“The Rozgar Mela is a step towards fulfillment of the commitment of the Prime Minister to accord highest priority to employment generation. The Rozgar Mela is expected to act as a catalyst in further employment generation and provide meaningful opportunities to the youth for their empowerment and participation in national development,” the PMO said.
(With inputs from agencies)
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