Over 51,000 appointment letters distributed at 19th Rozgar Mela-2026; PM Modi reaffirms govt's commitment towards employment generation, youth empowerment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday virtually addressed the 19th Rozgar Mela-2026 and distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth across the country through video conferencing.
Organised simultaneously at 47 locations nationwide, the Rozgar Mela continues to serve as an important initiative of the Government of India aimed at accelerating employment generation and strengthening citizen-centric governance. Newly recruited candidates joined key Ministries and Departments including Railways, ISRO, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Department of Financial Services, and Department of Higher Education. More than 50 per cent of the appointments under the 19th Rozgar Mela were dedicated to the expanding sectors of Indian Railways.
A significant milestone in the lives of thousands of households: PM
Addressing the newly appointed youth, the Prime Minister congratulated them and their families and described the occasion as a significant milestone in the lives of thousands of households.
Highlighting India’s entrepreneurial momentum, the Prime Minister noted that the country today has more than 23.30 lakh recognised startups, with innovation increasingly flourishing in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. He particularly appreciated the contribution of women entrepreneurs and observed that investments in electronics manufacturing, clean technologies, green hydrogen, and infrastructure development are opening new avenues for employment and regional economic growth.
Since its launch in October 2022, the Rozgar Mela initiative has facilitated the distribution of lakhs of appointment letters to youth across the country, reaffirming the Government’s commitment towards employment generation and youth empowerment. This 19th Rozgar Mela marked another important step in expanding opportunities for young aspirants to contribute to public service and participate in India’s development journey.
Encouraging the newly recruited officials to continuously upgrade their capabilities, he urged them to effectively utilise platforms such as iGOT Karmayogi to adapt to evolving governance needs and contribute meaningfully to public service delivery.