India’s Employment Engine Accelerates: Modi’s Push for Jobs Gains Momentum

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Rozgar Mela and Public Sector Expansion
- Over 51,000 appointment letters distributed at the 16th Rozgar Mela held in 47 locations
- Over 10 lakh employment opportunities generated under the scheme so far since its inception in 2022
- Staff involved in vital ministries like Railways, Health, Home Affairs, and Financial Services

Welfare Schemes Driving Employment Generation
- Construction of over 4 crore houses and release of 10 crore LPG connections gave employment
- Rooftop solar installations and infrastructure projects have provided lakhs of new job opportunities
- More than 25 crore individuals brought out of poverty in the past decade, owing to enhanced income opportunities

Industry and Sectoral Growth
- Production of electronics increased fivefold to ₹11 lakh crore within 11 years
- Mobile production units grew from 2 to nearly 300 throughout the nation
- Defence production touched ₹1.25 lakh crore, and Operation Sindoor showcased indigenous capabilities
- India is currently on top in locomotive manufacturing and has increased the export of rail and metro coaches
- USD 40 billion of FDI was drawn in the automotive industry, creating new plants and jobs

Youth-Oriented Policies and Global Acclaim - Employment Linked Incentive Scheme gives ₹15,000 to first-time private sector employees

- ₹1 lakh crore budgetary allocation to create 3.5 crore fresh job opportunities - Modi's five-nation tour sealed defence deals, pharma deals, energy deals, and technology deals to appeal to Indian youth - India's demographic and democratic advantages recognized worldwide.

Sources: PTI, Deccan Herald, Moneycontrol, Times of India, The Week, ABP News, NewsBytes, The Hans India, Deccan Chronicle