Jalandhar, Punjab: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur, commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to job creation during his address at the Rozgar Mela held in Jalandhar, Punjab. Thakur underscored the significant strides India has made in fostering entrepreneurship, emphasizing the country’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, which now ranks as the third-largest globally with over one lakh startups.
Highlighting the tangible outcomes of government initiatives aimed at addressing unemployment, Thakur revealed that more than one lakh government jobs had been provided to aspirants across various ‘Rozgar Melas’ conducted nationwide. He particularly emphasized PM Modi’s pledge to generate 10 lakh jobs within a year, stating that this promise had been fulfilled, as evidenced by the employment opportunities created through the initiative.
Thakur further elaborated on the economic empowerment facilitated by schemes like the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) and the PM SVANidhi Scheme. Under PMMY, loans totaling Rs 34 crore were disbursed, contributing to job creation for millions of individuals. Similarly, the PM SVANidhi Scheme extended financial support to 78 lakh street vendors, enabling them to sustain their livelihoods and contribute to the economy.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the event via video conferencing, lauded the efforts of the newly recruited individuals, emphasizing the significance of their achievement in securing government jobs. He applauded the government’s commitment to expediting the recruitment process, contrasting it with the delays prevalent in previous administrations. PM Modi attributed these delays to bureaucratic inefficiencies and corruption, asserting that the current administration has prioritized transparency and efficiency in job allocation.
The Prime Minister reiterated the government’s resolve to ensure equal opportunities for all youth, emphasizing the importance of completing the recruitment process within stipulated timelines. He acknowledged the launch of the ‘Rozgar Mela’ campaign in October 2022 as a pivotal step towards realizing the goal of providing 10 lakh government jobs.
In conclusion, Union Minister Thakur’s address at the Rozgar Mela in Jalandhar underscored the transformative impact of government initiatives in fostering employment opportunities and entrepreneurship. PM Modi’s commitment to streamlining the recruitment process and combating corruption reflects a concerted effort towards inclusive growth and economic prosperity for all citizens.
