Shillong, Sept 26: Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, John Barla distributed appointment letters to the newly-inducted recruits in Government departments and organisations under Rozgar Mela at an event held at the State Convention Centre here on Tuesday.
A total number of 293 candidates from the different States of the North Eastern region got their appointment letters during the Rozgar Mela. A total number of 126 candidates from Meghalaya who were inducted in the various departments receive their appointment letters.
The new recruits will be joining Government in various Ministries/Departments including Department of Posts, Indian Audit & Accounts Department, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Revenue, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, among others.
It may be mentioned that similar events were held at 46 locations in different parts of the country.
While speaking on the occasion, Barla said that under Rozgar Mela, the process is on for providing 10 lakh government jobs to youths in 38 ministries and departments of the central government.
He further said that this is a significant opportunity for the youths of the country and an endeavour to empower them.
The Rozgar Mela signifies a step towards fulfilling relentless commitment by the government in facilitating job opportunities for the youths.