Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Minister Says Government Initiatives Cut Unemployment Rate to 3.2 Percent
Minister L Murugan said the unemployment rate in India has gone down from 6 percent to 3.2 percent.
He said government programs helped create more work opportunities.
He also said the number of startups grew from about 400 in 2014 to more than 2.5 lakh.
Startups can create jobs for other people, not just for their founders.
More than 12.75 lakh appointment letters have been given through Rozgar Melas.
The minister encouraged young people to keep learning and use new technologies.
He said areas such as space technology and atomic energy may offer more opportunities.
He also asked new government employees to serve citizens honestly, responsibly, and kindly.
Minister of State L Murugan said India’s unemployment rate fell from 6 percent to 3.2 percent.
He attributed the decline to various government initiatives and employment-focused programs.
The number of startups reportedly rose from about 400 in 2014 to more than 2.5 lakh.
More than 12.75 lakh appointment letters have been distributed through Rozgar Melas.
Murugan highlighted opportunities in frontier sectors, women’s participation, and the need for continuous skills development.
- Who
- Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan, along with young people and newly recruited government employees.
- What
- The minister reported a decline in the unemployment rate and outlined government employment, startup, education, and skills initiatives.
- Where
- New Delhi, with initiatives and programs discussed in relation to India and Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- Murugan attributed the reported decline to government initiatives and urged young people to develop skills and contribute to national development.
- Reported unemployment rate
- 3.2 percent, down from 6 percent
- Startup growth
- From around 400 in 2014 to more than 2.5 lakh
- Rozgar Mela appointments
- More than 12.75 lakh appointment letters distributed
- Highlighted sectors
- Space technology and atomic energy
- Government initiatives cited
- Make in India, Start-up India, Stand-up India, and the MUDRA loan scheme
- Public-service values
- Honesty, accountability, empathy, and a humane approach