The 15th edition of the Rozgar Mela, a flagship initiative dedicated to enhancing employment opportunities across India, was held on April 26^th, 2025.

Addressing the event via videoconferencing, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly-inducted youth in various government departments and organisations.

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister emphasized that the youth are undeniably the bedrock of a nation's progress and prestige. He remarked that wherever young people actively engage in the process of nation-building, those countries not only accelerate along the path of development but also carve out a distinct and respected identity on the global stage. Highlighting the government's unwavering commitment to empowering the youth, he spoke of various mission-driven initiatives such as Skill India, Make in India, and Digital India, which aim to create abundant employment and self-employment opportunities.

He bestowed upon the newly appointed recruits a guiding mantra — “Nagarik Parmo Dharma” — urging them to adopt it as a lifelong principle. Concluding his address, the Prime Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations to all the selected candidates and their families.

Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnav and Minister of State, Dr. Jitendra Kumar handed over appointment letters to 25 candidates. Total 185 candidates received appointment letters today including 31 women. So far, the Rozgar Mela initiative has facilitated the onboarding of more than ten lakh of young professionals into public service, acting as a catalyst for transforming aspirations into meaningful careers.

The newly-appointed individuals will assume different roles ranging from administrative and technical positions to field-level operational duties, reflecting a broad spectrum of government functions. These appointments are expected to significantly enhance the delivery of public services, improve governance outcomes, and bring fresh energy and innovation to the government workforce. Aimed at not just job creation, but also at creating opportunities for professional growth, Rozgar Mela aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 — a future-ready India built on the pillars of employment, empowerment, and efficiency.

Held simultaneously at 47 locations nationwide, this edition of the Rozgar Mela facilitated large-scale recruitments across multiple Ministries and Departments of the Central Government. All of these 47 locations across the country were connected with the Mela during the Prime Minister’s address through Video Conferencing mode.

The Rozgar mela in Delhi, hosted by CBIC was held at the National Media Centre, Delhi. The dignitaries that attended the occasion included Chief Guest, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics and Information & Technology, Guest of Honour Dr. Jitendra Kumar, Minister of State (Independent charge), Ms. Rachna Shah, Secretary, DoPT, Shri Sanjay Kumar Aggarwal, Chairman, CBIC, among others.

A total of 185 appointment letters were distributed to the new appointees at this location placing them in key sectors, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Revenue, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and Ministry of External Affairs, among others—strengthening the administrative machinery while empowering the next generation of public servants.

Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed his joy in handing over appointment letters to the newly recruited youth. In his address, the Minister underscored the government’s steadfast commitment to building robust infrastructure and fostering opportunities that enable young citizens to become self-reliant and future-ready. He urged the new recruits to embrace the guiding principle of “Rashtra Pratham, Sadaiva Pratham” — placing the nation first, always — as a compass throughout their careers dedicated to public service and nation-building.

In his welcome address, Dr. Jitendra Kumar highlighted the remarkable inclusivity reflected in the 15th tranche of the Rozgar Mela, under which more than 51000 appointment letters are being distributed. He noted that approximately 28% of the new recruits are women, around 26.4% belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC), about 13.9% are from the Scheduled Castes (SC), and 7.8% represent the Scheduled Tribes (ST). These figures, he emphasized, are a testament to the government’s continued commitment to ensuring diversity, equity, and equal opportunity in its recruitment processes.

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