Archive · 19 Sep 2026
PM Modi to distribute over 51,000 letters at Rozgar Mela
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking part in the 20th Rozgar Mela.
More than 51,000 people will receive letters confirming government jobs.
The new employees will work in departments such as Railways, Defence, Health, Home Affairs and Revenue.
Events will happen at 45 places across India at the same time.
Modi will speak to the new workers through a video call.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh will attend the event in Patna.
The government says the programme is meant to create opportunities for young people.
Reports give different totals for the number of appointment letters issued through the programme so far.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters at the 20th Rozgar Mela.
The newly recruited candidates will join government departments including Railways, Defence, Home Affairs, Health and Revenue.
The event will take place simultaneously at 45 locations across India, with Modi participating by video conference.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh will attend the Patna event, while other officials will join events in Bihar and Mumbai.
The government says about 12.75 lakh appointment letters will have been issued through the initiative, while another report cites around 12 lakh since October 2023.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, more than 51,000 newly recruited candidates and participating government officials.
- What
- The distribution of more than 51,000 government appointment letters at the 20th Rozgar Mela.
- When
- Saturday, described in one headline as Rozgar Mela 2026; no specific calendar date is provided.
- Where
- At 45 locations across India, including events in Patna and Mumbai, with Modi addressing participants virtually.
- Why
- The government says the initiative supports youth employment, recruitment into government departments and participation in India’s development.
- Event
- 20th Rozgar Mela
- Appointment letters
- More than 51,000
- Locations
- 45 locations across India
- Participating departments
- Revenue, Railways, Home Affairs, Health and Family Welfare, Financial Services, Defence and others
- Prime Minister’s role
- Distributing appointment letters and addressing candidates by video conference
- Cumulative total
- The government statement says about 12.75 lakh youth will have received letters through the 20th event
- Reported discrepancy
- Another report cites around 12 lakh recruitment letters distributed since October 2023
Sources
20Th Rozgar Mela: PM Modi to give job letters to 51K new govt staff today
Rozgar Mela 2026: PM Narendra Modi To Distribute Over 51,000 Appointment Letters To Newly Recruited Youth Across Government Departments
