Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that bilateral trade agreements concluded between India and multiple nations are creating expanded employment prospects for young people. He made the remarks while speaking at a virtual Rozgar Mela, or Jobs Fair, on Saturday.

At the event, Modi stated that the abilities and expertise of India's young population had earned recognition internationally, with global communities holding considerable expectations of the country's entrepreneurs, innovators, and youth workforce. He noted that forty bilateral trade pacts had been concluded by India and that these agreements are expanding economic and professional pathways for younger generations.

Modi noted that such trade deals open doors for business owners, expand access to new markets, and broaden employment prospects for younger generations. Over 51,000 appointment letters were distributed virtually by the prime minister at the event, with recipients set to take up posts across a range of government departments and organisations.

Speaking about the nation's startup ecosystem, the prime minister noted that it reflects the entrepreneurial energy of young people across the country, with new ventures now taking root beyond major urban centres and spreading to smaller towns and cities. He added that entrepreneurship in India has expanded well beyond its traditional urban centres, and that, according to various rankings, the country places among the three largest startup ecosystems globally.

According to Modi, approximately half of all registered startups now operate out of Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

Speaking at the recently concluded BRICS Summit, Modi stated that India had been working to broaden BRICS cooperation beyond governmental structures, adding that business owners, agricultural workers, women, and young people should all participate as active contributors in the grouping.

Modi stated that the nation was advancing toward a 2047 vision of a developed India and that young people had a vital part to fulfil in that journey. He noted that youth carries with it a distinct obligation, especially toward others of the same generation. Those in public office are expected to take decisions that support the country's broader goals of development and economic independence.

The prime minister invoked the Sanskrit principle of 'Nagrik devo bhava', meaning citizens are god, as the foundational ethos that should guide those in public service.

Up to 45 Rozgar Melas were organised at venues throughout the nation. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, those hired through the recruitment drive will be posted across a range of federal bodies, spanning the Revenue Department, the Railways Ministry, the Home Affairs Ministry, the Health and Family Welfare Ministry, the Department of Financial Services, and the Defence Ministry.

According to an official statement, the Rozgar Mela aims to advance job creation for young people and broaden their involvement in national development. A total of 12.75 lakh job offer letters were distributed to young people across various government departments and organisations at the 20th Rozgar Mela.