TIL Desk Lucknow/ The two-day mega recruitment drive, Kaushal Mahotsav, concluded today in Lucknow with a resounding success, where more than 6300 candidates were shortlisted. The drive, which commenced on March 9 at the University of Lucknow, witnessed a significant footfall of over 12,000 job aspirants. The concluding ceremony of the recruitment drive was graced by the Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, who personally extended letters of intent with job offers ranging between INR 2 lakhs to INR 3 lakhs per annum to select candidates.
Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister said, “Youths have been the utmost priority of this government. Such (Kaushal Mahotsav) initiatives exemplify our commitment to Shikshit Bharat and Kaushal Bharat, as championed by our esteemed Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are not only providing jobs to our youth but also nurturing a culture of entrepreneurship. Initiatives such as Startup India, Mudra Yojna, and Standup Yojna have empowered countless individuals to realize their dreams of entrepreneurship. Through the Mudra Yojna alone, the government has injected over 23 lakh crore rupees into the hands of our youth, catalyzing a wave of entrepreneurship and economic growth,” the minister said.
“Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the youth of our nation have been granted an unparalleled opportunity to chase their dreams and thrive in an independent India. Today, India stands proudly as a global hub of startups.”
“To those who have secured employment today, I urge you to not only pursue your own aspirations but also support your families and contribute to society. Let us strive to foster symbiotic relationships between employers and employees, ensuring mutual growth and prosperity. Furthermore, I encourage you all to continue honing your skills and acquiring new ones. The journey of learning never ends, and I implore you to equip yourselves with the skills necessary to become entrepreneurs and job creators. As we look ahead, I envision a future where today’s job seekers become tomorrow’s job providers, participating in future Rozgar Melas to extend opportunities to others.”, He added.
He congratulated National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship for organising such a transformative event, where skill development, entrepreneurship, and employment converge.
Kaushal Kishore, Minister of State, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh addressed the event. Anand Dwivedi, BJP President, Lucknow Mahanagar; Chaudhary Bhupendra Singh, President, BJP, Uttar Pradesh; and Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC and MD, NSDC International also graced the occasion.
Speaking during the occasion, Kaushal Kishore, Minister of State, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said, “The success of this initiative underscores the Government’s unwavering commitment to empowering the next generation and steering our nation towards a future marked by self-sufficiency, innovation, and enhanced employability. Aligned with the vision of Prime Minister of Viksit Bharat by 2047, initiatives like Lakhpati Didi and NaMo Drone Didi are poised to play a pivotal role in uniting women, fostering financial independence, and seamlessly integrating them into the dynamic market landscape. I am confident that the Mahotsav serves as a beacon in empowering the youth of India”.
Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC and MD, NSDC International said, “ I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister of India, whose leadership enabled the success of the Lucknow Kaushal Mahotsav. This visionary initiative has united us towards a common goal, resulting in NSDC providing much-needed jobs to thousands of youth. Under the leadership of Prime Minister, initiatives like Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) have flourished. The recent launch of the SIDH platform, guided by Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, underscores our commitment to skilling, education, employment, and entrepreneurship”.
The Mahotsav provided jobs to the youth across sectors like BFSI, IT/ITeS, Telecom, Retail, Automotive, and Electronics. Lucknow Kaushal Mahotsav represents a platform aimed at bringing employers and candidates at one platform, with employers from across sectors offering job opportunities to candidates The mega job fair witnessed strong connections, providing a unified platform for both employers and young people to engage, which was attended by organizations like Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Jio, Flipkart, Axis bank, HDB Financial Services, Jubilant Food Works, Max Life Insurance, Shri Ram Insurance and V Mart Retail. Furthermore, a majority of the 20,000 job vacancies were filled by employers hailing from Lucknow and its neighbouring cities, while 19% came from outside the state.
About National Skill Development Corporation
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is the principal architect of the skill ecosystem in the country. It is a unique Public Private Partnership (PPP) enterprise working under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India. NSDC was established with the objective to catalyze the skilling ecosystem for private sector participation and be the strategic implementation and knowledge partner to Skill India Mission to build efficient vocational training initiatives, empowering India’s youth. NSDC provides support to enterprises, start-ups, companies, and organizations that are creating an impact by offering a world of opportunities in futuristic skills to the potential workforce. The organization develops appropriate models to enhance, support, and coordinate private sector initiatives in skilling by offering funding support to eligible entities, concessional loans to the candidates along with other innovative financial products, and builds strategic partnerships.
