the newly recruited employed trainees and loans worth Rs 500 crore for self-employment on the occasion. The program was organized jointly by Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission, Labor and Employment Department and Government ITI.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that when Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay had given the slogan of ‘work for every hand, water for every field’, it appeared an impossible target. However, post 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has turned it into reality. The double-engine government is providing employment opportunities to every individual without any discrimination, he asserted.

He added, “PM Modi has enabled a corruption-free system by opening Jan Dhan accounts, transferring funds through DBT and connecting villages with Digital India. Through Make in India, Startup India, Standup India, Mudra Yojana, Vishwakarma Yojana, employment opportunities and self-employment have been promoted for the youth across the country.”

CM Yogi said that the youths who came to the Rozgar Mela, but were not able to get employment due to some reason, would be linked to the PM-CM Internship Scheme under which they would receive training in addition to stipend. The government would cover half of the stipend, while the remaining half will be contributed by the relevant industry. After receiving training in the industry, the youths will get employment and the society and country will benefit from their energy and talent, CM Yogi stated.

The Chief Minister congratulated those who got placement through the Rozgar Mela, and told those who were not selcted to not to get disappointed. The Chief Minister remarked: "Keep the spirit of hard work, choose the field of your interest, acquire relevant training and the government will ensure your job.”

Extending best wishes to everyone for Ashtami, Navami, and Vijayadashami during Shardiya Navratri, the Chief Minister prayed to Bhagwati and Lord Ram to fulfill the wishes of all.

He pointed out that the state had struggled to attract investments in the past, but today, it has attracted investment proposals of Rs 38 lakh crore. These investments hold the promise of generating job opportunities for around 1.10 crore young individuals. When the youth gets trained as per industry requirements, they can easily get employed in their own state and district.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the remarkable success of the ODOP scheme in Uttar Pradesh, pointing out that when the ODOP initiative was launched, many considered traditional craft industries to be outdated. However, the state government's approach of integrating these industries, which are the living heritage of our ancestors, with modern technology, effective branding, and robust marketing, resulted in the creation of 40 lakh jobs within this sector during the lockdown", he informed.

CM Yogi said that during the challenging times of the lockdown, the government ensured the safe return of people from other states to their homes in Uttar Pradesh and also provided them with employment opportunities. Many individuals who returned to Uttar Pradesh have since been contributing to the state's economy. State's economy has grown in proportion to the number of people who returned, whereas the economies of the states they left were negatively impacted by a corresponding percentage, he further informed.

The Chief Minister highlighted that only three crore tourists used to visit the state annually in the past. Presently, this number has surged to 32 crores. There is the need to recognize the potential and impact of this growth.

He emphasized that the tourism sector is a vital source of employment. It generates job opportunities for individuals involved in various aspects of the industry, such as taxis, restaurants, hotels, as well as vendors selling prasad and flower garlands.

CM Yogi informed that, in his presence, 450 homestays have been registered in Ayodhya, while there is a plan to increase this number to over 1500. Homestays not only offer lodging options but also create employment opportunities. Additionally, young people can find work as tourist guides at these popular destinations", he pointed out.

Furthermore, he noted that collecting flowers and leaves used at religious tourist sites and utilizing them to create incense sticks and perfumes can open up new avenues for employment. This process would not only generate jobs but also exemplify the transformation of waste materials into valuable products, representing a form of sustainable and resourceful innovation.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed the belief that no one is inherently ineligible, and if someone appears to be lacking in certain areas, it likely signifies a need for proper guidance. He underscored the importance of the Rozgar Mela, which involved 125 companies offering around 34,000 job vacancies, as a platform for capable recruitment.

He encouraged the youth to persistently strive for their goals, emphasizing that the government is committed to provide them opportunities to progress. In line with this commitment, the state government is actively engaged in equipping the youth with technical competence by distributing tablets and smartphones to two crore youth.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister, while mentioning the flow of Mission Rozgar till village level, said, “In view of the need of 1.08 lakh plumbers under Jal Jeevan Mission and plumbers for PNG pipeline, arrangements are being made to provide employment by training them.”

Highlighting the growing self-reliance of women, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath acknowledged the increasing leadership roles that daughters are assuming in various fields. In Ayodhya, he inaugurated 51 buses, and notably, all of these buses are operated by women as drivers and conductors. Women are breaking barriers by becoming fighter pilots. Additionally, many women are boosting their household income by participating in initiatives like BC Sakhi, engaging in the readymade garments and carpet industry, while efficiently managing their homes and families, the Chief Minister said.

Chief Minister informed that in 56,000 villages across the state, women are earning between 15,000 to 25,000 rupees monthly as BC Sakhi, which further illustrates the economic and social empowerment of women in Uttar Pradesh.

He praised Baroda UP Bank for distributing loans worth Rs 500 crore for self-employment and called upon the bank authorities to increase the CD ratio i.e. loan to bank deposits and provide loans by linking the schemes with training so that employment and self-employment can be further promoted.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister visited the stalls of financial awareness, financial inclusion, women volunteer groups, bankers, NSDC, labor and employment etc. set up near the venue of the program. He presented appointment letters to 20 youths who were appointed on different posts in various big companies on an annual package of lakhs.

Additionally, he also distributed loans from various schemes to six beneficiaries on behalf of Baroda UP Bank for self-employment. During this, the Chief Minister also encouraged those who got appointment letters and those who got loans for self-employment.

On this occasion, Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Vocational Education and Skill Development Department Kapil Dev Aggarwal, Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan, Kushinagar MP Vijay Dubey, Gorakhpur Mayor Dr. Manglesh Srivastava, MLA Shriram Chauhan, Rajesh Tripathi, Mahendrapal Singh, Vipin Singh, Dr. Vimlesh Paswan, Pradeep Shukla, MLC Dr. Dharmendra Singh, MMMUT Vice Chancellor Prof. JP Saini and a large number of officers, youth and dignitaries were present.