Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Saturday that his government is taking several measures to ensure that the opportunities for employment and self-employment keep growing.
Addressing the 15th edition of Rozgar Mela after distributing more than 51,000 appointment letters to recruits in different departments of the central government, he said it is a time for unprecedented opportunities for youngsters.
In the virtual event, he noted that the International Monetary Fund has said India will remain the fastest-growing major economy, asserting that employment opportunities will be rising in every sector. The production and export in automobile and footwear industries have hit new records, generating employment in large numbers, Modi said.
Citing the difference his government has made, the prime minister listed out that cargo being handled through inland water transparent has surged to 145 million tonnes from 18 million tonnes before 2014 while national waterways have increased from five to 110, and their length from 2,700 km to over 5,000 km. He said a big highlight was that growth has been inclusive and noted that the participation of women has risen in every sector.
Three of the five toppers in this year’s UPSC exam are women, he said, adding over 90 lakh self-help groups have more than 10 crore women working for them.
India’s women power is scaling new heights in fields ranging from bureaucracy to space and science, and the government is also focusing on empowering rural women, he said.
In this decade, the youth has powered India’s rise in technology, data, and innovation, Modi said while noting that the country leads in real-time digital transactions. When the youth actively contributes to nation-building, the country experiences accelerated development and earns recognition on the global stage, he said. Modi said his government is ensuring at every step that employment and self-employment opportunities for the country’s youth continue to grow.
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He mentioned initiatives like Skill India, Startup India, and Digital India.
