Over 42,000 job fairs organised since 2019-20, more than 18.4 lakh job seekers shortlisted: Centre
New Delhi(PTI): Over 42,000 job fairs have been organised since 2019-20 and more than 18.4 lakh job seekers have been shortlisted, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.
He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the Rozgar Mela on October 22, 2022.
"14 Rozgar Melas have so far been held at the central level in 45-50 cities across various states/Union Territories. Several lakh appointment letters have been issued during the Rozgar Melas by the participating ministries/departments etc.," said Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel.
Through Rozgar Melas, recruitments have been made across all the ministries and departments in mission mode, he said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
Details of the distribution of appointment letters for various posts under mission recruitment are maintained by the respective ministries/departments/central public undertakings (CPSUs) etc., the minister said
In addition to convening Rozgar Melas, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, is implementing the National Career Service (NCS) project for the transformation of the National Employment Service to provide a variety of employment-related services like job search & matching, career counselling, vocational guidance, information on skill development courses, internships etc. through a digital platform [www.ncs.gov.in], he said.
Under NCS, both online and offline job fairs are organised, where private employers participate for their manpower requirement, Singh said.
"Since 2019-20, 42,234 job fairs have been organized and more than 18.4 lakh job seekers have been shortlisted," the minister said.
In a separate reply, he said employment generation coupled with improving employability is the highest priority of the government.
"Accordingly, the government of India has taken various steps to provide opportunities for employment to the youth of the nation," Singh said.
A major step up in infrastructure viz. roads, railways, airports, ports, waterways etc. has also boosted job opportunities in related sectors, he said.
In the Union Budget 2024-2025, the government announced the Prime Minister’s package of five schemes and initiatives to facilitate employment, skilling and other opportunities for 4.1 crore youth over a 5-year period with a central outlay of Rs 2 lakh crore, the minister said.
The Union Budget 2025-2026 also aims to create multiple employment generation opportunities across various sectors such as tourism, manufacturing, fisheries, etc., and also includes various measures to support entrepreneurship and skills for youth, Singh said.
The occurrence and filling of vacant posts in various ministries/departments is a continuous process, he said, responding to a query seeking steps taken by the government to fill up the vacant posts.
"As part of Rozgar Melas, organized by the government of India, vacant posts are being filled in mission mode, which will act as a catalyst in further employment generation across the central government ministries/departments, central public sector undertakings (CPUs)/autonomous bodies/educational and health institutions etc. in a time bound manner," the minister said.
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IPL final shifted for bigger stadium, not ticket issue: Shivakumar
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday rubbished allegations that the IPL final venue was shifted from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad due to the distribution of tickets to MLAs.
Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar said the reason for the shift could be the availability of a larger stadium in Ahmedabad.
“Ahmedabad has a large stadium and can accommodate more spectators. That must be the reason the IPL final was shifted there. There is no connection between ticket distribution to MLAs and the venue change,” he said.
When asked about reports linking the venue shift to MLAs demanding tickets, he quipped, “In some places, 50 per cent of tickets are reserved.”
When reporters said the BCCI had indicated that the decision was linked to ticket issues, he responded, “Let them make such statements. I will respond appropriately.”
Bengaluru was originally expected to host the final as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru were the defending champions.
Ahmedabad will host the IPL final for a second successive season on May 31, the BCCI announced earlier in the day, while allotting Qualifier 1 to Dharamsala and two other playoff games to New Chandigarh.
The board, however, said the final venue was shifted “owing to certain requirements from the local association and authorities that were beyond the scope of BCCI’s established guidelines and protocols.”
Shivakumar declined to comment on the revocation of the suspension of Muslim leaders in Davanagere, saying it was a party decision.
Regarding the removal of MLC Naseer Ahmed as CM Siddaramaiah’s political secretary, he said the chief minister had already spoken on the matter.
“The CM has his own information. Party office-bearers have provided guidance. He was given certain responsibilities, which he did not handle properly, which is why he was removed,” Shivakumar said.
On MLC Abdul Jabbar, who resigned as the state Congress minority cell chief and was later expelled from the party, he said Jabbar had submitted his resignation, which the party accepted.
The Congress in Karnataka faced internal dissent in April when several Muslim leaders objected to the party fielding Samarth Shamanur as its candidate for the recently held Davanagere South Assembly bypoll.
They demanded that a Muslim candidate be fielded, citing the constituency’s substantial Muslim population. The party subsequently took disciplinary action against three leaders, including Jabbar and MLC Ahmed.
When asked about his and the CM’s visit to Delhi, he said, “We will go when the high command calls us. It is not appropriate to go without being called.”
On Congress supporting TVK in Tamil Nadu, Shivakumar said the decision was taken to keep the "BJP out of power and strengthen secular forces." Elections to the 234 Assembly constituencies were held on April 23, and the results were announced on May 4.
The Congress party, a long-time ally of the DMK, announced its support for TVK to form a government in Tamil Nadu and severed ties with the Dravidian major.
The incumbent DMK was trounced by the fledgling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by Vijay, who secured 108 seats. “Despite pressure from the AIADMK and BJP, TVK did not align with them. Our party has taken this decision in the interest of secular forces and the welfare of Tamil Nadu,” Shivakumar said.
