Union Ministers hand-over appointment letters in Jammu, Srinagar

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JAMMU: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on Tuesday distributed about 71,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits under ‘Rozgar Mela’ via video conferencing. Under this nationwide ‘Rozgar Mela’, Union Minister of State for Power and Heavy Industries, Krishan Pal Gurjar who was Chief Guest on the occasion handed over appointment letters to new appointees appointed in BSF, CISF, SSB, ITBP, Assam Rifles, Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Postal Services and Indian Overseas Bank in presence of D K Boora, IG BSF Jammu and other officers of CAPF and Civil Dignitaries.
During the event, PM, Narendra Modi virtually addressed the participants of ‘Rozgar Mela’ across the country. The Prime Minister also launched the ‘Karmayogi Prarambh’ module which is an online orientation course for all new appointees in various Government departments. It will include a code of conduct for Government servants, workplace ethics & integrity, human resource policies and other benefits and allowances that will help them to get acclimatized to the policies and transition smoothly into the new roles. They will also get an opportunity to explore other courses on igotkarmayogi.gov.in platform to enhance their knowledge, skills and competencies.
The ‘Rozgar Mela’ is expected to act as a catalyst in furthering employment generation and providing meaningful opportunities to the youth for their empowerment as well as direct participation in national development.
Meanwhile, during this 2nd tranche of drive, around 71000 appointment letters (OOAs) including 7045 candidates of BSF were distributed across 45 locations all over India, including Ftr HQ BSF & STC BSF, Kashmir.
Union Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad presided over the function organized at BSF Campus Humhama. He was welcomed and received by Raja Babu Singh, Inspector General, BSF Kashmir followed by guard of honour and wreath laying ceremony at Martyrs Memorial.
More than 700 candidates have been appointed in the Kashmir region by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) including BSF, CISF and SSB. Out of these, 110 appointees were present in person to receive the appointment letters from Dr Karad. The ‘Rozgar Mela’ culminated with plantation of tree by Minister signifying the divine duty towards Mother Nature.
All Ministries and Departments have been directed to work towards filling up existing vacancies against sanctioned posts in Mission Mode. As part of the Mission Mode Recruitment Drive, a significant number of posts are being filled by the Ministry of Home Affairs in various CAPFs.