Union Minister of State for Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, inaugurated the 17th Rozgar Mela organized by the Department of Posts in Bengaluru today.

Speaking at the inaugural session, the Union Minister stated that the newly recruited employees should work not just for salary, but for the development while also preserving the integrity of the nation. They should not see this merely as a job, but as a task of nation-building. She emphasized that they should demonstrate honesty in their work and strive to be excellent employees and the work done by the them should contribute to Viksit Bharat 2047. She also added that 'Viksit Bharat' is not merely a slogan; everyone's contribution is essential for it to be realized.

She noted that over the last 5 years, 7 crore new employees across the country have received EPFO and ESI benefits. However, this covers only 10% of the country's total workforce. The government led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is working towards ensuring that every employee, including the remaining 90% of unorganized sector employees, receives EPFO and ESI benefits. She also noted that the Central Government has made the process of issuing appointment letters more systematic and effective since 2022.

The 17th Rozgar Mela was organized for distributing appointment letters to 51,000 new employees across 40 different locations nationwide. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the event virtually. Following this, Union Minister Sushri Shobha Karandlaje distributed appointment letters to 25 employees recruited to various Ministries/Departments. New recruits Kumari Garima Singh and Shri Pawan Kumar praised the concept of the Rozgar Mela and expressed their gratitude to the Prime Minister and the Union Government for providing them with employment opportunities.

The event was attended by Shri P.C. Mohan, Member of Parliament, Bangalore Central constituency, Shri Sandesh Mahadevappa, Director, Postal Services (Headquarters), and officials from various Central Government Ministries and Departments, including Railways, Home Affairs, Health and Family Welfare, Higher Education, Financial Services, and Central Public Sector Undertakings.

 

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