PM Narendra Modi Addresses Rozgar Mela, Emphasizes Youth as Pillars of Nation-Building.
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rozgar Mela via videoconferencing today, highlighting the government’s continued commitment to empowering India’s youth and creating employment opportunities. Speaking on the occasion, he said that this year’s Diwali has brought a special light into people’s lives, as thousands of young Indians celebrate not only the festival but also the joy of receiving appointment letters for permanent jobs.
The Prime Minister congratulated over 51,000 newly appointed youth across the country and extended his best wishes to them and their families. He said that their enthusiasm, hard work, and self-confidence reflect the spirit of a new India. “When this passion to serve the nation combines with personal success, it becomes a triumph for the entire country,” he remarked.
Emphasizing that the appointments are not merely government jobs but opportunities for active participation in nation-building, Modi encouraged the new appointees to uphold integrity, sincerity, and the mantra of ‘Nagarik Devo Bhava’, working with a sense of service and responsibility.
Highlighting the government’s progress over the years, the Prime Minister noted, “Our government has issued over 11 lakh appointment letters through Rozgar Melas alone.” He added that youth empowerment remains at the core of India’s development journey, supported by initiatives such as the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, which aims to provide employment to 3.5 crore youth. Complementary efforts under Skill India Mission and the National Career Service are connecting millions of young Indians with new opportunities, with over 7 crore vacancies already shared through these platforms.
Announcing a new initiative, Modi introduced the Pratibha Setu Portal, which will connect candidates who reached the final stage of the UPSC examinations but were not selected, with both public and private sector opportunities. He said this step ensures that their talent is not lost but redirected toward nation-building.
Discussing India’s economic momentum, the Prime Minister referred to the success of the GST Bachat Utsav, which he described as a “transformative reform energizing demand, production, and employment.” Record-breaking Diwali and Dhanteras sales, he noted, are evidence of how GST reforms have boosted consumer spending, manufacturing, logistics, and MSME growth, turning the festive season into an “Employment Festival.”
Modi also emphasized India’s growing global partnerships aimed at expanding youth opportunities. He mentioned that recent agreements with countries such as the United Kingdom, Brazil, Singapore, Korea, and Canada are expected to generate employment in emerging sectors like AI, fintech, and clean energy. The Free Trade Agreement with the UK, he added, will further open new avenues for youth employment and entrepreneurship.
Reiterating India’s status as the world’s youngest nation, Modi said that the strength and potential of its youth are shaping the nation’s progress across sectors, including foreign policy. He called upon the new appointees to embrace continuous learning through the i-Got Karmayogi Bharat Platform, where 1.5 crore government employees are already upskilling themselves to strengthen good governance and work culture.
Concluding his address, the Prime Minister said, “Young karmayogis like you will lead the journey towards a developed India. It is through your dedication and efforts that the nation’s future will take shape and the dreams of its citizens will be fulfilled.”
He once again extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the new appointees embarking on this new chapter of service to the nation.
