DESPITE the challenges of today including the economic recession, the global pandemic and the disruption in the supply chain due to the ongoing war, India is taking its economy to new heights, and the entire world is eager to partner with us in our growth journey today, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the National Rozgar Mela via video conferencing on Tuesday, while distributing about 70,000 appointment letters to newly-inducted recruits in various Government departments and organisations, the Prime Minister said, today, India is known for its political stability, progressive economic and social decisions. Giving examples of various multinationals making their way into India for manufacturing and the country’s growing foreign exchange reserve, Modi explained that foreign investments give rise to production, expansion and setup of new industries, and boost exports, thereby giving a push to employment opportunities at a very fast pace. Emphasising that compared to a decade ago, India is a more stable, safe and strong country, the PM recalled the time when scam and misuse of the public money was the hallmark of governance. He said that the global agencies are acknowledging the work in ease of living, infrastructure building and ease of doing business.

 

He reiterated that India has made huge investments in its physical and social infrastructure. Highlighting the policies of the present Government that have created lakhs of employment opportunities in the private sector, the PM gave the example of the automobile sector which has contributed more than 6.5 per cent to the GDP of the country. Mentioning that the growth of the automotive industry in India can be witnessed by the growing export of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and three and two-wheelers to various countries, he informed that the automotive industry which was worth 5 lakh crore ten years ago, stands at more than 12 lakh crore today. Informing that the expansion of electric mobility is also taking place in India and that the PLI scheme is also helping the automotive industry, he underlined that such sectors are creating numerous employment opportunities for lakhs of youth in India.

 

Talking about the social infrastructure, Modi gave an example of ensuring the availability of safe drinking water through the Jal Jeevan Mission. Informing that about 4 lakh crore rupees have been spent on Jal Jeevan Mission, he said that from its inception when, on average, 15 out of 100 rural habitats had piped water, now the number has risen to 62 out of every 100 households. And the work is going on at a rapid pace, he added, mentioning that there are 130 districts with full coverage of piped water for every household. Observing this is resulting in saving time and freedom from many waterborne diseases, the PM said that the studies have shown that clean water has prevented about 4 lakh diarrhea-related deaths and financial savings of 8 lakh crore rupees of people which were spent in managing water and treatment of diseases. He asked the candidate to understand the multiplier effect of the Government schemes. Slamming the Opposition, saying that other political parties are trying to divide the people in the name of language, the PM said the Government on the other hand is making language a strong medium of employment. He emphasised that emphasis on recruitment examinations in the mother tongue is benefiting the youth. Also taking a dig at the ills of dynasty politics and nepotism in the recruitment process, he highlighted the issue of ‘cash for jobs scam’ that has been unearthed in one of the states and warned the youth about such a system. Throwing light on the details that have emerged, he stated how a rate card was prepared for every job posting similar to that of a menu card in a restaurant.

 

He also highlighted the ‘land for jobs scam’ where the then railway minister of the country had acquired the land in exchange for a job and remarked that the case is being investigated by CBI and pending in courts. He warned the youth of such political parties that engage in dynastic politics and loot the youth of the nation in the name of jobs. He said that contrary to this, the present Government is safeguarding the future of the youth. He said that the country will decide whether the future of the youth will be governed by the rate card or by the safeguard. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister remarked that the National Rozgar Mela has become the new identity of the present Government as recruitment letters are handed out to more than 70,000 individuals today.

 

He expressed happiness that the BJP and NDA ruled States are also organising similar Rozgar Melas on a regular basis. Noting that the Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal has only begun, the PM said that this is a very significant moment for those who are joining government service as they have the opportunity to contribute towards making India a developed country in the next 25 years. Notably, the selected recruits from across the country will be joining the Government in various Departments including the Department of Financial Services, Department of Posts, Department of School Education, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Defence, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of Atomic Energy, Ministry of Railways, Department of Audit and Accounts, Department of Atomic Energy and Ministry of Home Affairs, among others. Incidentally, 43 places across the country were connected with the Mela during the Prime Minister’s address.