SHILLONG, JAN 24: The Border Security Force (BSF) distributed 155 appointment letters to selected candidates from Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh during the 18th Rozgar Mela was organised at BSF Campus, Umpling, Shillong organized in line with the Prime Minister’s commitment to accord the highest priority to employment generation.
Addressing the occasion, Om Prakash Upadhyay, Inspector General, BSF Meghalaya, extended warm greetings to all the newly appointed candidates and termed Rozgar Mela a flagship initiative of the Government of India.
He said that the programme is a powerful reflection of opportunity being created for the next generation, ensuring that deserving candidates are given a platform to contribute to national service and economic growth.
Congratulating the recruits, he said that their roles in various departments carry great responsibility in safeguarding the nation and advancing its progress, and their service would inspire future generations to serve the country.
Delivering the welcome address, Ratan Lal Bagaria, DIG, PSO, stated that the Rozgar Mela reflects the Government of India’s sustained efforts to create meaningful employment opportunities and empower the youth. Inspired by the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the initiative aims to make youth a driving force of self-reliant India.
He highlighted that under the Prime Minister’s vision of Sabka Vikas Sabka Vishwas, employment generation has been placed at the core of national development. Since its launch in October 2022, Rozgar Mela has been organised across the country, providing thousands of young Indians with government jobs.
He informed that the Rozgar Mela is being conducted simultaneously at multiple locations across India today.
At Shillong, 155 candidates from Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh received appointment letters for various Central Government departments.
The distribution included 76 candidates in BSF, 42 in CRPF, 20 in ITBP, 11 in Assam Rifles, among others. He further noted that a large number of candidates have successfully qualified in various examinations, and reiterated that initiatives such as Skill India and Digital India continue to play a crucial role in job creation and skill development.
The programme also featured a virtual address by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who interacted with newly appointed recruits across the country. On the occasion, the Prime Minister said that more than 61,000 young men and women are beginning a new chapter in their lives today, representing a collective pledge to accelerate the creation of a developed India.
He noted that many of the recruits would go on to strengthen the security of the nation, while others would contribute to nation-building through public service. Emphasising that empowering youth with skills and creating opportunities for employment and self-employment has been a priority of the Government, the Prime Minister said that government recruitment has been taken up in mission mode, leading to the launch of the Rozgar Mela.
 distributed 155 appointment letters to selected candidates from Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh during the 18th Rozgar Mela was organised at BSF Campus, Umpling, Shillong organized in line with the Prime Minister’s commitment to accord the highest priority to employment generation.){kind=link}