10 Lakh Jobs, 1 Vision: Inside India’s Employment Transformation Mission
PM Modi distributes over 51,000 job letters at the 16th Rozgar Mela 2025, boosting youth employment with transparent, merit-based government recruitment.
The 16th Rozgar Mela, held on July 12, 2025, marked another major step by the Government of India toward boosting youth employment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly selected candidates for various central government roles, including the Railways, Income Tax Department, Home Ministry, Postal Services, and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). In his virtual address, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to merit-based, transparent recruitment, emphasizing the principle of “Bina Parchi, Bina Kharchi” (No bribes, no favoritism). This Rozgar Mela forms part of the larger goal of providing 10 lakh government jobs, aimed especially at youth from tier 2 and tier 3 cities. Alongside the appointments, new digital job platforms and skill-building initiatives were also introduced to ensure smoother onboarding and future readiness. The event reflects the Centre’s broader employment strategy tied to Skill India, Make in India, and Digital India missions.
Date: July 12, 2025
Location: Multiple cities across India (Virtual + Physical Mode)
Launched By: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Appointments Departments
Over 51,000 appointment letters distributed to newly recruited candidates.
Focus on Central Government jobs including:
- Railways
- Income Tax Department
- Postal Services
- Home Ministry
- Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)
PM Modi addressed the candidates via video conferencing and emphasized:
“Bina Parchi, Bina Kharchi – transparent, merit-based recruitment will shape New India.”
This Rozgar Mela Matters
| Factor | Impact |
|---|---|
| Scale | One of the largest government hiring drives |
| Transparency | Zero bribe, zero influence hiring |
| Youth Empowerment | Focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 city aspirants |
| Economic Recovery | Boosts formal employment in key sectors |
Government’s Broader Employment Vision
The Government of India has taken a multi-layered approach to address unemployment and create sustainable job opportunities across sectors. The launch of large-scale recruitment drives like the Rozgar Mela, along with strategic schemes, reflects a long-term vision aimed at formalizing the job market, skilling the youth, and promoting entrepreneurship.
Pillars of the Employment Vision:
Additional schemes supporting rural employment under MGNREGA and Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana.
Mass Government Recruitment
Target of providing 10 lakh government jobs by 2025–26.
Centralized hiring through Rozgar Melas, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme
Financial incentives for companies hiring youth earning ≤ ₹1 lakh/month.
Expected to generate over 3 crore formal jobs by 2027.
Skill Development & Upskilling
Expansion of PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and Skill India Digital platforms.
Industry-aligned training in AI, robotics, EVs, and green energy sectors.
Startup and Self-Employment Support
Growth of Startup India, Stand-Up India, and MUDRA Yojana.
Collateral-free loans for small businesses and MSMEs.
Digital & Green Economy Focus
Promotion of jobs in EV, solar, semiconductor, and IT sectors.
Push for digital job platforms to match youth with real-time opportunities.
Sectoral Drives
Special employment drives in railways, police, paramilitary forces, postal services, and public sector units.
Goal:
To create a self-reliant workforce that is skilled, tech-ready, and capable of driving India’s growth in the next decade.
