PM Modi highlights trade, mobility pacts as key to Youth Employment at 18th Rozgar Mela

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 18th Rozgar Mela, said India’s trade and mobility agreements with other nations are opening fresh job opportunities for youth at home and abroad, reinforcing the government’s focus on employment generation.

Post Published By: Karan Sharma

Updated : 24 January 2026, 1:35 PM IST

PM Modi’s Message at the 18th Rozgar Mela

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 24, 2026, underlined the government’s strong focus on employment generation while addressing the 18th edition of the Rozgar Mela.

Speaking via video conferencing to 45 locations across the country, the Prime Minister handed over more than 61,000 appointment letters to newly recruited candidates in various government departments. His address reflected the Centre’s broader vision of empowering India’s youth, whom he described as the nation’s greatest strength.

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Trade and Mobility Agreements Creating New Avenues

During his speech, the Prime Minister emphasized that India is actively entering into trade and mobility agreements with several countries. According to him, these agreements are not just about economic cooperation but are also aimed at creating new employment and mobility opportunities for Indian youth, both within the country and overseas.

He noted that such partnerships help young Indians gain global exposure, enhance skills, and access better career prospects in a rapidly interconnected world.

India’s Youth at the Centre of Growth Strategy

Mr. Modi highlighted that India has the largest population of young people in the world, making it essential to continuously expand employment opportunities.

PM Modi (Google Photo)

He said the government is working on multiple fronts—policy reforms, international agreements, and domestic initiatives—to ensure that the country’s youth can contribute meaningfully to nation-building while also securing stable livelihoods.

Rozgar Mela: Turning Vision into Action

According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Rozgar Mela is a flagship initiative designed to translate the government’s commitment to job creation into tangible outcomes. Since the launch of the Rozgar Mela programme, more than 11 lakh appointment letters have already been issued across the country, demonstrating the scale and consistency of the recruitment drive.

Nationwide Recruitment Across Key Ministries

The 18th Rozgar Mela saw newly appointed candidates joining several important ministries and departments, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of Financial Services, and Department of Higher Education. Selected from different parts of India, these recruits reflect the inclusive and nationwide nature of the initiative.

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Strengthening Confidence in Public Employment

By combining large-scale recruitment with international trade and mobility efforts, the government aims to strengthen confidence among young job seekers. The Prime Minister’s address reinforced the message that employment generation remains a top priority, with sustained efforts to prepare India’s youth for opportunities both at home and on the global stage.