'Rozgar Mela' | PM Modi to launch recruitment drive for 10 lakh people on October 22

'Rozgar Mela' recruitment drive launch by PM Modi comes amid the Opposition's constant criticism of the BJP-led Government on the issue of unemployment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 'Rozgar Mela', a drive to recruit 10 lakh people, on October 22 via videoconference and appointment letters will be given to 75,000 candidates during the ceremony, the PMO said on Thursday.

The PMO said this will be a significant step forward towards fulfilling the continuous commitment of the Prime Minister to providing job opportunities for the youth and ensuring welfare of citizens.

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The development comes amid the Opposition's constant criticism of the BJP-led Government on the issue of unemployment. Opposition parties have alleged a lack of adequate employment opportunities, a charge rejected by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The drive will also help the BJP counter the Opposition in the poll-bound States of Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat.

In June this year, Mr. Modi had asked various government departments and Ministries to undertake the recruitment of 10 lakh people on a "mission mode" in the next year and a half.

According to the Thursday's statement, the direction from Mr. Modi came following a review of the status of human resources in all government departments and Ministries, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.

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