**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries reports on a Rozgar Mela event held in Jammu on January 24, 2026, as part of a nationwide initiative led by the Prime Minister to distribute appointment letters to newly recruited youth. The event, overseen by Union Minister Sh. Chirag Paswan, was the eighteenth tranche of Rozgar Mela, taking place simultaneously at 40 locations across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the newly appointed candidates through virtual mode.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Overview:**
* A Rozgar Mela was organized in Jammu at Frontier Headquarters of BSF in Paloura.
* The event was part of a nationwide program to distribute appointment letters to newly recruited youth.
* Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the newly appointed candidates virtually.
* **Government's Objectives:**
* The Rozgar Mela highlights the government's commitment to youth empowerment and employment generation.
* It ensures transparent, merit-based, and corruption-free recruitment.
* The aim is to build a developed nation by including marginalized and underrepresented sections of society.
* The goal is to create meaningful employment avenues and strengthen institutional recruitment mechanisms.
* The Government endeavors to ensure dignity, stability, and long-term career opportunities for the youth.
* **Key Participants:**
* The event was presided over by Union Minister Sh. Chirag Paswan.
* Additional Director General, Border Security Force, Western Command, Sh. Satish Khandare; Inspector General BSF Jammu, Sh. Shashank Anand and other dignitaries were present.
* Officials from various departments, representatives of recruiting agencies, newly appointed candidates, and their families participated.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Newly Recruited Youth:**
**Impact:**
* Receive appointment letters to various Ministries and Departments.
* Gain employment opportunities.
* Benefit from government initiatives focused on dignity, stability, and long-term career opportunities.
**Action Required:**
* Move ahead with honesty, dedication, and a sense of national service in realizing the Prime Minister's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
* **Government (Ministry of Food Processing Industries):**
**Impact:**
* Reinforces the Government’s commitment to employment generation, youth empowerment, and transparent recruitment processes.
* Showcases the Government's efforts to create meaningful employment opportunities.
* Reinforces Government's vision of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas"
**Action Required:**
* Continue to organize and support similar Rozgar Mela events nationwide.
* Strengthen institutional recruitment mechanisms.
* **Indian Armed Forces:**
**Impact:**
* Acknowledgement of the sacrifices made by soldiers to ensure peace, security, and happiness for citizens.
* Recognition of their contribution to India's respected position on the global stage.
**Action Required:**
* Continue safeguarding the nation with dedication and ensuring the peace, security, and happiness of its citizens.
Key Entities Referenced
Rozgar Mela: Nationwide program for distribution of appointment letters to newly recruited youth.
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India, who addressed the newly appointed candidates.
Jammu: Location where the Rozgar Mela event was organized.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries: Ministry under which Union Minister Chirag Paswan presided over the event.
Chirag Paswan: Union Minister for Food Processing Industries.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Rozgar Mela organised at Jammu as part of
nationwide appointment letter distribution led by
Prime Minister
प्रव तथ: 24 JAN 2026 6:21PM by PIB Delhi
Jammu, Jan 24: As part of the nationwide Rozgar Mela programme for distribution of appointment letters
to newly recruited youth, a Rozgar Mela was orgnaised at Frontier Headquarters of BSF in Paloura Jammu
today. This was the eighteenth tranche of Rozgar Mela that took place simultaneously at 40 other locations
across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the newly appointed candidates through
virtual mode.
The event at Jammu was presided over by the Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Sh. Chirag
Paswan who distributed the appointment letter to newly recruits from different regions of Jammu.Addressing the gathering, Shri Paswan highlighted the Government’s assurance to youth empowerment,
employment generation and inclusive development, stating that the Rozgar Mela reflects the Prime
Minister’s vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas.”
Acknowledging the role of armed forces, he emphasised that the soldiers guarding the nation on the
frontlines are making immense sacrifices to ensure peace, security, and happiness for citizens, and through
their dedication, they have earned India a respected and dignified position on the global stage.The Union Minister emphasized that initiatives like the Rozgar Mela stand as a strong example of the
Government of India’s guarantee towards transparent, merit-based and corruption-free recruitment. He
urged the newly appointed candidates to move ahead with honesty, dedication, and a sense of national
service in realising the Prime Minister’s vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. The minister added that Rozgar
Mela highlights the Government’s mission to create meaningful employment avenues and strengthen
institutional recruitment mechanisms.
Shri Paswan further stated that bringing marginalised and underrepresented sections of society into the
mainstream is essential for building a truly developed nation. He added that structured recruitment drives
like the Rozgar Mela not only provide employment but also ensure dignity, stability, and long-term career
opportunities for the youth.The event witnessed participation of officials from various departments, representatives of recruiting
agencies, and newly appointed candidates. Family members of the candidates appreciated the
Government’s efforts towards employment generation through a transparent recruitment process.
The Rozgar Mela formed part of the national-level initiative of the Government of India to provide
employment opportunities to youth across various Ministries and Departments with Prime Minister
Narendra Modi distributing over 61,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth.
Additional Director General, Border Security Force, Western Command, Sh. Satish Khandare; Inspector
General BSF Jammu, Sh. Shashank Anand and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
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