**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the Government of India, organized the Amroha Kaushal Mahotsav. Held on February 12, 2026, the event aimed to link skilling with employment at the grassroots level. Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary handed over appointment letters to over 2,400 selected candidates, emphasizing the government's commitment to providing employment and apprenticeship opportunities.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Overview:**
* The Amroha Kaushal Mahotsav was organized by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
* Nearly 4,000 candidates attended interviews at the event.
* Over 2,400 candidates were selected and offered jobs.
* Over 55 companies participated, representing various sectors.
* **Sector Representation:**
* Opportunities were offered in sectors including Automotive, Logistics, Healthcare, Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI), Manufacturing, Retail, and Services.
* **Ministry's Focus:**
* The event served as a single-window platform for jobs, apprenticeships, and career guidance.
* The Ministry is emphasizing outcome-oriented skilling.
* **Key Initiatives Highlighted:**
* SOAR - Skilling for AI Readiness to prepare youth for technology-driven roles.
* IndiaSkills Competition to identify national and international talent.
* PMKVY 4.0, expanded apprenticeships under NAPS, and PM-SETU.
* **Organization Support:**
* The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) supported the event through grassroots mobilization and industry coordination.
* **Ministry's Commitment:**
* The Ministry is committed to scaling up such Kaushal Mahotsavs to strengthen inclusive growth and build a skilled workforce.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Youth across Amroha and neighboring districts**
* **Impact:** Provided access to employment, apprenticeship, and career guidance opportunities closer to their homes. Encouraged to upgrade their skills and participate in initiatives like SOAR and the IndiaSkills Competition.
* **Action Required:** Explore opportunities in AI Readiness and participate in regional skill competitions to showcase talent.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: The ministry that organised the Kaushal Mahotsav and oversees skilling initiatives.
Amroha Kaushal Mahotsav: A job fair and skilling event held in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh.
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC): The organization that supported the Kaushal Mahotsav.
PMKVY 4.0: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0, an initiative to transformation of skill ecosystem in India.
Amroha: Location where the Kaushal Mahotsav was held.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
2400+ Jobs Offered at Amroha Kaushal
Mahotsav; Shri Jayant Chaudhary Hands Over
Appointment Letters
Posted On: 12 FEB 2026 5:53PM by PIB Delhi
Minister of State (Independent Charge), for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State
for Education, Government of India, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, today handed over appointment letters to
selected candidates at the Amroha Kaushal Mahotsav, underscoring the Government’s sustained focus on
linking skilling with employment at the grassroots level.
The Kaushal Mahotsav, organised by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government
of India, witnessed a strong response from youth across Amroha and neighbouring districts, with nearly
4,000 candidates turning up for interviews. Over 2,400 candidates were selected across sectors and made
the job offer. Over 55 companies took part, offering opportunities in key sectors such as Automotive,
Logistics, Healthcare, Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI), Manufacturing, Retail and
Services.
The event functioned as a single-window platform providing access to jobs, apprenticeships and career
guidance, reflecting the Ministry’s emphasis on outcome-oriented skilling. Also present on the occasion in
Amroha were Member of Parliament Shri Chaudhary Kanwar Singh Tanwar, MLA Shri Mahendra Singh
Khadgawanshi, senior officers of the Ministry including Shri Arun Yadav, DDG and Shri V.S. Arvind,
Director, MSDE.
Addressing on the occasion, Shri Jayant Chaudhary said, “On the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Ajit
Singh ji, we honour his unwavering faith in the strength of rural India and its youth. Amroha has immense
potential — from its entrepreneurial spirit to its hardworking young population. The enthusiasm shown
today by over 4,000 youth reflects both aspiration and readiness. Platforms like the Kaushal Mahotsav
play a crucial role in bridging the gap between talent and opportunity. They bring industry to the doorstep
of our youth, enabling them to access employment, apprenticeships and career guidance without having to
migrate in search of work.”
“I encourage young people from Amroha to continue upgrading their skills through initiatives like SOAR
– Skilling for AI Readiness, which prepares them for emerging technology-driven roles. They should also
visit the regional chapters of IndiaSkills Competition, held every alternate year, where talent from districts
like Amroha can shine nationally and even represent India at international skill competitions. Skill
development today is about unlocking local potential and building global confidence. It is through such
platforms that districts like Amroha will contribute meaningfully to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047,” he
added.
The Kaushal Mahotsav was supported by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) through
extensive grassroots mobilisation and awareness efforts, while they even ensured seamless industry
coordination and effective on-ground execution of the event.The Amroha Kaushal Mahotsav forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing district-level outreach to ensure that
employment and apprenticeship opportunities reach youth closer to their homes. The event also
highlighted the broader transformation underway in India’s skilling ecosystem through initiatives such as
PMKVY 4.0, expanded apprenticeships under NAPS, and the modernisation of ITIs under recently
announced scheme, PM-SETU.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to scaling up such Kaushal Mahotsavs across the country to
strengthen inclusive growth and build a skilled, confident and future-ready workforce.***
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