This year’s Deepawali is proving exceptionally unique for India and its culture. After 500 years, Lord Shri Ram (Ram Lalla) is now in his magnificent temple in Ayodhya. This is the first Deepawali since the installation of Ram Lalla in this grand temple- a moment for which countless generations waited, and for which lakhs have endured sacrifices and hardships.
Amid the massive Deepawali festival celebrations, 51,000+ young people are awarded appointment letters for government positions through a Rozgar Mela.
Extending congratulations and best wishes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared that the central government is continuing its process of providing permanent government jobs to lakhs of youth across the country. In states governed by the nationally ruling party as well, appointment letters have been issued to lakhs of youngsters. Recently, in Haryana, as soon as the new government was formed, 26,000 young people have been gifted with employment letters from the Haryana government. Commitment here is to maximize employment opportunities for the youth of this country.
The policies and decisions of present Indian government seems to have a direct impact on job creation. Presently, there is work underway on constructing expressways, highways, roads, railways, ports, airports, and installing fiber lines and mobile towers across the nation. New industries are into every corner of the country, building new industrial cities, and laying water and gas pipelines. A large number of schools, colleges, and universities are also being established. Through infrastructure investment, the government aims to reduce logistics costs. These initiatives are not only providing enhanced convenience to citizens but are also creating millions of new job opportunities.
In Vadodara, a factory producing aircraft for the defense sector alone will directly employ thousands of people. The number of job opportunities it will generate is significantly greater, due to the vast number of spare parts needed for aircraft production. A network of many small factories will emerge to manufacture and supply these parts. MSMEs across the country will be engaged in producing these components, with new MSMEs also emerging to meet demand. An aircraft contains between 15,000 to 25,000 small and large parts, meaning thousands of factories across the nation will become active to supply each manufacturing plant. This will bring substantial boost to MSME sector and create countless employment opportunities.
On launching a scheme, focus remains on the benefits provided to the public and aim to establish an ecosystem that generates employment. The PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme is designed to supply free electricity to households. In the last six months, around 1.25 to 1.5 crore customers have registered for this scheme. Over 9,000 vendors have joined to carry out the necessary installations, and solar panels have already been fitted in more than 5 lakh homes. Moving forward, there are plans to establish 800 solar-powered villages across various parts of the country. Additionally, 30,000 people have been trained in rooftop solar installation. This single scheme has opened up lakhs of employment opportunities for manufacturers, vendors, installers, and repairers. The PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme is poised to create lakhs of new jobs across the country.
Similarly, the ‘Khadi Village’ Industry is generating over 1.5 lakh crore rupees in revenue annually. Khadi sales today are 400 percent higher than before. This growth means that artisans, weavers, and traders are reaping substantial benefits; and, various other new opportunities are emerging in this sector, creating a large number of jobs.
“Lakhpati Didi Yojana” has also provided new avenues of employment and self-employment for rural women. In the past decade, 10 crore women have joined Self-Help Groups, engaging in economic activities and earning an income through their work. Now, Bharat is advancing towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy as the current pace and scale of development is through present government with both the policies and intent needed.
Without modern, employment-generating industries, India could not have created massive job opportunities. From the space sector to semiconductors, from electronics to electric vehicles, present government promoted ‘Make in India’ across every new technological frontier, shunning aside outdated thinking of others. It worked towards a ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat and launched the PLI scheme to attract both new technologies and foreign direct investment.
The ‘Make in India’ initiative and the PLI scheme combined have dramatically accelerated job creation. Today, industries in every sector are gaining momentum, opening new opportunities for the youth across different fields. Massive investments are being made, and record-breaking opportunities are emerging. Over 1.5 lakh startups have been launched in the last eight years, making Bharat the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem. Through all these developments, our youth are finding opportunities to advance and secure employment.
To enhance the capabilities of Bharat’s youth, the Modi government is highly focused on skill development. This led to the launch of initiatives like Skill India. Today, young people are receiving training in hundreds of skill development centers nationwide. Under the Pradhan Mantri Internship Yojana, provisions have been made for paid internships in India’s top 500 companies, with each intern receiving Rs 5,000 per month for a year. Aim here is for one crore young people to benefit from internship opportunities in the next five years, enabling them to connect with real-world business environments across various sectors. This experience will be invaluable for their careers.
The Indian government is also opening up new opportunities to help young Indians secure jobs abroad more easily. Recently, Germany released a Skilled Workforce Strategy specifically for Bharat. Previously, Germany issued visas annually to 20,000 skilled Indian youth. Now, it has decided to increase this number to 90,000, meaning 90,000 young people will have the opportunity to work in Germany each year, which will greatly benefit Indian youth. In recent years, India has signed migration and employment agreements with 21 countries, including Gulf nations and economically advanced countries like Japan, Australia, France, Germany, Mauritius, Israel, the UK, and Italy. Each year, 3,000 Indians are eligible for a two-year work and study visa in the UK, and 3,000 Indian students will have the opportunity to study in Australia. Bharat’s talent is not only contributing to the nation’s progress but is also playing a significant role in the advancement of the world.
Present government’s role is to create a modern system where every young person has access to opportunities and can fulfil their aspirations. Goal should always be to provide maximum support and facilities to the youth and citizens. The taxpayers and citizens of this country have played an essential role in enabling youth to secure government positions. The new culture of merit-based jobs, free from expense and influence, comes with a responsibility.
The awardees are joining the Government of India at a time when the nation is committed to developing a new India. To achieve this, all must excel in every sector, and this won’t be possible without the contribution of young colleagues. Therefore, goal should not just be to work well, but to work exceptionally. Government employees should set examples that are recognized worldwide. No matter what position or role is—whether as a postman or a professor-duty should be to serve the people of this nation, especially the poorest, the marginalized, the oppressed, tribals, women, and the youth.
With these appointments, all should remain humble, remembering to be servants, not rulers. Throughout this journey, never stop learning; keep acquiring new skills. For government employees, the central government offers various courses on the iGOT Karmayogi platform. Take full advantage of these resources to expand your knowledge. As such, Bharat will reach developed nation status by 2047.
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Commencing teaching in his early twenties, Prof Aggarwal has diverse experience of great tenure in the top institutions not only as an educationist, administrator, editor, author but also promoting youth and its achievements through the nicest possible content framing. A revolutionary to the core, he is also keen to address the society around him for its betterment and growth on positive notes while imbibing the true team spirit the work force along with.
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