Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called this year’s Diwali as ‘special.’ He said that after a long wait of 500 years, Lord Rama will celebrate the Diwali at the newly built Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, for the first time. PM Modi said this while virtually addressing a Rozgar Mela programme. He extended his heartfelt wishes to citizens on occasion of Dhanteras. PM Modi said, “I extend my heartfelt greetings to all the citizens on Dhanteras. In just two days, we will also celebrate Diwali, and this year’s Diwali is particularly special. After 500 years, Lord Ram is seated in his grand temple in Ayodhya, and this will be the first Diwali celebrated with him in his magnificent temple. We are all very fortunate to witness such a special and grand Diwali.”

51,000 Appointment Letters Distributed

Speaking further, he congratulated the youth who were handed the appointment letters under the Rozgar Mela. 51,000 youth were given appointment letters for government jobs in this employment fair. “I extend my heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all of you. The process of providing permanent government jobs to lakhs of youth of the country in the Government of India is continuing. Appointment letters have been given to lakhs of youth even in BJP and NDA-ruled states,” PM added.

Applauds Haryana Government

He further talked about Haryana and congratulated the youth who have received appointment letters in the Haryana government. Prime Minister said, “Our government has a special identity in Haryana. The government there does provide jobs, but it does so without any expenditure and without any slip. Today, I especially congratulate the youth who have received appointment letters in the Haryana Government.”

He even applauded newly formed Haryana government for setting example by providing employment opportunities to around 26,000 youths.

Khadi And Gramodyog

He then talked about Khadi and informed that sale of Khadi has increased by 400 per cent compared to the UPA government.

“The sale of Khadi has increased by 400 per cent compared to the UPA government. This clearly indicates that the Khadi industry is growing, benefiting artisans, weavers, and traders alike. This growth is beneficial not only for the Khadi industry but also for various sections of society. It leads to increased employment opportunities and boosts economic development, he added.

He lauded his government who in the last 10 years, have changed the entire picture of Khadi and Gramodyog by its policies. He said that lives of the associated rural people have been transformed due to their policies and initiatives. Notably, Khadi Gramodyog is doing business worth over 1.5 lakh crore per year,” he added.

Women Empowerment

Talking about government’s goal to promote women’s economic independence and entrepreneurship in rural India, he said that Lakpati Didi Yojana has empowered rural women with employment and self-employment opportunities. “Over the past decade, 10 crore women have joined Self-Help Groups (SHGs), enabling them to earn a livelihood. Our government aims to make 3 crore women the Lakpati Didis earning over Rs. 1 lakh annually. Already, 1.25 crore women have achieved this milestone,” PM Modi added.

He left a message for government employees also and asked them to strive for excellence. “You must strive for excellence! Government employees in our country should set an example for the world to follow. Today’s aspirational India has high expectations, and it’s natural for people to have more and more expectations. These expectations are our trust, and they help drive our progress. It is our responsibility to live up to the people’s expectations. We must work together a build a brighter future and a ‘Viksit Bharat’, said PM Modi.

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