Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 20 distributed 71,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits in different government departments and organisations via video-conferencing.
The event was part of the ‘Rozgar Mela’ drive which was announced by him last year to give jobs to 10 lakh people.
He said that in the coming days, more families are set to get appointments in government jobs, adding that under the NDA government, and BJP-led States, Rozgar Melas are being conducted regularly.
“Rozgar Mela has become an identity of our good governance. It is a testament to our commitment towards keeping our promises,” said the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister also interacted with recruits of the previous editions seeking their feedback on the online platform iGot Karmayogi. “Self-learning through technology is an opportunity granted to the new generation, don’t let this get away,” he said.
The Prime Minister said that lakhs of employment opportunities have been created in the last eight years and cited the Bharat-Net project as an exampled. “Even those who are not too tech savvy understand its benefits,” he said adding that this has opened a new area of entrepreneurship by providing online services in villages.
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