Language should never act as hindrance to achieving dreams: PM Modi at Rozgar Mela

New Delhi [India], June 13 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the opposition tried to divide the people in the name of language while the BJP is making it a strong medium of employment, said the Prime Minister's Office.

According to the PMO, PM Modi distributed 70,000 appointment letters under Rozgar Mela, addressing the gathering he said, "Other political parties are trying to divide the people in the name of language, whereas the government is making language a strong medium of employment."

He said that emphasis on recruitment examinations in the mother tongue is benefiting the youth.

"Language should never act as a hindrance to achieving dreams. Entrance Exams conducted in regional languages are giving a new platform for our youth to show their capabilities," said PM Modi.

The Prime Minister underlined that the government systems and the way government employees work are changing rapidly in today's fast-moving India.

He recalled the time when common citizens of the country used to visit government offices whereas today, the government is reaching the homes of the citizens by taking its services to the doorstep.

"Work is being done to understand the expectations of the public and the needs of the region where government offices and departments are working while being sensitive towards the public," said PM Modi.

The PM gave the example of digital services through mobile apps which have made it easy to avail government facilities, and the Public Grievance System which is being strengthened continuously.

The Prime Minister stated that the recruits must work with full sensitivity towards the citizens of the country.

"You have to take these reforms further. And with all this, you will always maintain your learning instinct," Modi said.

He also touched upon the online portal iGoT which recently crossed the 1 million mark in user base and urged them to take full advantage of the courses available on the online portal.

"In the journey of the next 25 years of Amrit Kaal, let us together move forward towards realizing the vision of a developed India", PM Modi said.

The Rozgar Mela is a step towards the fulfilment of the Prime Minister's commitment to accord the highest priority to employment generation. The Rozgar Mela is expected to act as a catalyst in furthering employment generation and providing meaningful opportunities to the youth for their empowerment and participation in national development.

The newly inducted appointees are also getting an opportunity to train themselves through Karmayogi Prarambh, an online module on the iGOT Karmayogi portal, where more than 400 e-learning courses have been made available for 'anywhere any device' learning format.