Largest youth population, democracy are India’s two limitless powers: PM Modi at Rojgar Mela

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly-appointed youth in various government departments and organisations. Addressing the 16th edition of Rozgar Mela, Prime Minister Modi said, that said the event reflects government’s commitment to empowering the youth and making them catalysts in building a developed India.

Speaking at the event, PM Modi said, “Today, more than 51 thousand youths have been given appointment letters. Through such employment fairs, millions of young people have already secured permanent jobs in government departments. Now these young people are playing a significant role in nation-building.”

He further said that today the world acknowledges that India possesses two boundless powers— one is demography, the other is democracy. “In other words, the largest youth population and the largest democracy. This strength of the youth is both the greatest asset and the greatest guarantee of India’s bright future. Our government is tirelessly engaged in making this asset a formula for prosperity.”

“I returned from a five-country visit and in every country, the resonance of India’s youthful energy was heard. During this time, all the agreements that were made will surely benefit the youth of India, both nationally and internationally,” he added.

Prime Minister Modi also underlined that the ecosystem of startups, innovation, and research being built in the country today is enhancing the capabilities of the nation’s youth. He also asserted that the Indian government’s focus is also on creating new employment opportunities in the private sector.

“Recently, the government has approved a new scheme…Employment Linked Incentive Scheme…Today, one of India’s greatest strengths is our manufacturing sector. A large number of new jobs are being created in manufacturing. To boost the manufacturing sector, the Mission Manufacturing has been announced in this year’s budget,” he said.

PM Modi further said that major global institutions like the World Bank are today praising India, adding that the country is being ranked among the top countries with the highest equality in the world.