Rozgar Melas ended corruption, nepotism: PM Modi at Rozgar Mela

The Prime Minister explained that earlier it was difficult to apply for government job, one had to stand in line for hours just to get the application form, he narrated.

New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said that changes in the recruitment system through 'Rozgar Melas' ended corruption and nepotism. He added that over 71,000 people were given appointment letters at the BJP's Rozgar Melas.

The Prime Minister explained that earlier it was difficult to apply for government job, one had to stand in line for hours just to get the application form, he narrated. In comparison, today the whole process from applying to results is done online, he said. No interview is required for Group C and D posts, he added pointing out that all these have ended the possibilities of corruption and nepotism

Narendra Modi said that every scheme of the Government of India, every policy is creating new employment opportunities for the youth. He added that the Central government has spent about Rs 34 lakh crore on capital expenditure in the last nine years.

Speaking about the infrastructure boost done by the BJP government ever since it came to power, Modi said "Before 2014, the country's rural road network spanned less than 4 lakh kilometres, but now it has expanded to over 7.15 lakh kilometres." About airports he said that the country had only 74 airports before 2014. However, the number has now increased to about 150, he added.

The Rozgar Mela will be held at 45 locations across the country. The recruitments are taking place across Central Government Departments and State Governments/UTs supporting this initiative, the release said. The new recruits, selected from across the country, will join various positions/posts like Gramin Dak Sevaks, Inspector of Posts, Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk, Junior clerk-cum-Typist, Junior Accounts Clerk among others.

The Rozgar Mela is a step towards the fulfilment of the commitment of the Prime Minister to accord the highest priority to employment generation. The Rozgar Mela is expected to act as a catalyst in further employment generation and provide meaningful opportunities to the youth for their empowerment and participation in national development, the release said.

The newly inducted appointees will also get an opportunity to train themselves through Karmayogi Prarambh, an online orientation course for all new appointees in various Government departments. Prime Minister Modi, on October 22, last year, launched the first phase of the 'Rozgar Mela', marking the beginning of the campaign to provide 10 lakh government jobs.