Chandigarh, Jan 24 (PTI) Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday said that more than 11 lakh appointment letters have been issued nationwide since the launch of the Rozgar Mela, reinforcing the government's commitment to mission-mode recruitment.

Puri highlighted India's strong development vision, advancement in global standing and expansion in manufacturing, exports, logistics, renewable energy and digital infrastructure.

Emphasising the inclusive nature of growth, he said, "We are not just pursuing development, but development with social inclusion." Promoting the resolve of a developed India with the power of the youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Rozgar Melas at 45 different locations across the country through a video message, during which more than 61,000 appointment letters were distributed to newly recruited youths, an official statement said here.

As part of this initiative, the Transport Battalion, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force, Behlana Camp, Chandigarh, organised the 18th edition of the Rozgar Mela on Saturday. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri formally handed over appointment letters to the newly recruited candidates.

During the ceremony in Chandigarh, 107 candidates received appointment letters for various ministries and departments. These included 10 in ITBP, 36 in CRPF, 30 in CISF, eight in Assam Rifles, two in Bank of Baroda, three in Union Bank and 18 in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, reflecting the wide range of public service opportunities being generated through the Rozgar Mela, the statement said.

Addressing the gathering, Puri congratulated the newly appointed candidates and their families, describing the occasion as a proud milestone reflecting years of dedication, discipline and perseverance. He emphasised that public service is a responsibility where government policies are translated into tangible outcomes for citizens.

The Union minister said these appointments will play a vital role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Since the launch of the Rozgar Mela, more than 11 lakh appointment letters have been issued nationwide, reinforcing the government's commitment to mission-mode recruitment, he said, as per the statement.

He stressed that the appointments made in Chandigarh are not merely a formality, but part of an ongoing effort to strengthen India's administrative and service delivery mechanisms. PTI SUN MNK MNK

Rozgar Mela issues over 11 lakh appointment letters under mission-mode recruitment to strengthen public service capacity and inclusion. The Rozgar Mela implements a concentrated recruitment drive under which over 11 lakh appointment letters have been issued nationwide, using mission-mode recruitment to place recruits across central services, paramilitary forces, banks and ministries to strengthen administrative capacity and convert recruitment policy into operational appointments that further inclusive growth objectives.