Guwahati, May 24: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday underscored the role of youth in shaping a self-reliant and developed India, stating that young people have become the driving force behind the country’s growth and transformation.
Addressing a Rozgar Mela programme in Guwahati, the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways said the younger generation has emerged as a major force behind the country’s progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Youth are the driving force behind building a strong, self-reliant and developed India. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, the youth have emerged as the key force powering the country’s growth journey,” Sonowal said.
He said initiatives such as Startup India, Digital India and various skill development programmes have helped empower young people and strengthen the vision of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Highlighting the importance of Rozgar Melas, Sonowal said the government has created employment opportunities for lakhs of youths through what he described as a transparent and merit-based recruitment process.
“The transparent recruitment process has instilled a renewed sense of trust among the youth. We firmly believe that the creativity, energy and dedication of the youth will take the nation to new heights in the journey towards Amrit Kaal, with the goal of establishing India as a developed and leading global nation by 2047,” he added.
During the event, Sonowal distributed appointment letters to 177 candidates selected for various departments, including the Indian Railways, Department of Posts, Oil India Limited, State Bank of India, Ministry of Defence and Airports Authority of India.
