Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Vijayendra Addresses Jobs, AI and KPSC Concerns at GenZ Connect
B.Y. Vijayendra met young people in Ballari to discuss their future.
They talked about jobs, education, artificial intelligence and government exams.
Vijayendra said young people should get better skills and could become job creators.
He said KPSC recruitment takes too long and promised reforms if the BJP returned to power.
He explained that AI may replace some jobs but could also create new ones.
He encouraged students to learn new technical skills.
He also said rural schools need better buildings, teachers and leadership.
He supported student benefits such as bicycles for girls who travel far to school.
He said tourism and industries could create more jobs in North Karnataka.
B.Y. Vijayendra discussed jobs, skills and local opportunities with young people in Ballari.
He promised KPSC reforms and faster recruitment if the BJP returned to power.
Vijayendra said AI could change traditional jobs while creating new employment opportunities.
He called for stronger rural government schools and renewed student welfare schemes, including bicycles.
He proposed long-term investment in tourism, infrastructure and industries across Kalyana Karnataka.
- Who
- B.Y. Vijayendra, youngsters, and BJP and BJYM representatives, with Tejasvi Surya present.
- What
- An interaction called “GenZ Connect – 100 Young Minds, 1,000 Thoughts” focused on jobs, skills, AI, KPSC recruitment, education and regional development.
- When
- Monday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Ballari, Karnataka, as part of the Ballari Chalo Padayatra.
- Why
- The interaction was organised to discuss young people’s concerns and opportunities, including employment closer to home.
Concerns and Existing Shortcomings
Vijayendra’s Proposed Responses
KPSC recruitment delays
Concerns and Existing Shortcomings
KPSC aspirants face prolonged waits for notifications, examinations, results and interviews after spending years preparing.
Vijayendra’s Proposed Responses
Vijayendra said KPSC reforms and faster government recruitment would be priorities if the BJP returned to power.
Impact of AI and automation
Concerns and Existing Shortcomings
Technological change may create uncertainty by altering or replacing some traditional jobs.
Vijayendra’s Proposed Responses
Vijayendra said AI would also create new employment avenues and urged young people to upskill.
Opportunities outside Bengaluru
Concerns and Existing Shortcomings
Kalyana Karnataka continues to face shortages of water, doctors, teachers, industries and employment opportunities.
Vijayendra’s Proposed Responses
Vijayendra called for investment in regional infrastructure, tourism, education, healthcare and industries to create local jobs.
- Event
- GenZ Connect – 100 Young Minds, 1,000 Thoughts
- Organisers
- BJP and its youth wing, BJYM
- Youth population
- Vijayendra said around 65% of India’s population is below 35.
- KPSC concern
- He said delays in notifications, examinations, results and interviews had left lakhs of candidates waiting for years.
- Government schools
- He cited a Shikaripura school whose enrolment rose from around 25 to more than 250 after new leadership and teachers were appointed.
- Regional focus
- He called for greater investment in irrigation, education, healthcare and industries in Kalyana Karnataka.
- Tourism proposal
- He advocated a five-, 10- or 15-year tourism development plan for North Karnataka.