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Ahmedabad, October 24 (IANS) The central government organized the 17th edition of the employment fair in various cities and districts of the country including Gujarat. As part of the nationwide initiative, appointment letters were distributed to selected candidates for various departments of the Central Government.
The event was organized in Ahmedabad in the presence of Union Minister Nimu Bambhania, where 150 candidates received appointment letters. Across India, official offer letters were handed over to more than 51,000 candidates under the campaign aimed at boosting employment opportunities.
Addressing the newly appointed candidates through video conferencing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated them and said, “This is not just a job, but an opportunity to contribute in the service of the country.”
He urged them to work with the spirit of ‘Nagarik Devo Bhava’ while focusing on serving the people and strengthening the nation.
The Prime Minister said India has been progressing with determination for the last 11 years, and more than 11 lakh appointment letters have been distributed under various recruitment initiatives in recent years.
Under the Skill India Mission, youth across the country are receiving training to increase their employability. The government highlighted that measures such as the GST Bachat Mahotsav have reduced prices of essential commodities, boosted production and resulted in more employment opportunities.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh also addressed the event virtually, wished the candidates and highlighted key achievements of the Central Government in creating a strong employment ecosystem.
According to the latest Periodic Labor Force Survey (PLFS) data for 2022-23, Gujarat continues to have the lowest unemployment rate in India at 1.7 per cent, while the national average is 3.2 per cent. This reflects the state’s strong industrial base, entrepreneurship-driven economy and growing focus on manufacturing and services.
Gujarat’s labor participation rate remains high, supported by sectors such as textiles, chemicals, engineering, automobile manufacturing, ports and renewable energy. The state has also seen significant growth in MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) and infrastructure projects, leading to expansion of job opportunities, especially for skilled and semi-skilled workers.
–IANS
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