Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually distributed 51,236 appointment letters to new recruits in central government departments, marking the 15th edition of Rozgar Mela.
• The Rozgar Mela initiative, launched in October 2022, has facilitated over 10 lakh permanent government jobs to date, with a strong focus on transparency and inclusivity.
• PM Modi emphasized record-breaking growth in sectors like automobile and footwear production, as well as inland waterway cargo movement, which surged from 18 million tonnes in 2014 to 145 million tonnes in 2025.
• Women's participation in the workforce has significantly increased, with over 10 crore women involved in self-help groups and women securing three of the top five UPSC exam ranks this year.
• The upcoming WAVES 2025 summit in Mumbai and the Manufacturing Mission aim to empower youth by fostering innovation, AI skills, and globally competitive production under the 'Make in India' initiative.