New Delhi, December 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 71,000 appointment letters to new recruits in various central gRozgar Mela overnment departments on Monday via videoconferencing, his office said. Rozgar Mela is a step towards fulfilment of the commitment of the prime minister to accord the highest priority to employment generation, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). PM Modi in Kuwait: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Accorded Guard of Honour at Bayan Palace (See Pics and Video).

Modi will distribute more than 71,000 appointment letters to newly-appointed recruits through videoconferencing around 10:30 am on Monday. He will also address the gathering on the occasion, the PMO said. The Rozgar Mela will provide meaningful opportunities to youngsters for their participation in nation-building and self-empowerment. It will be held at 45 locations around the country. The recruitments are taking place for various central government ministries and departments. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Writes Letter to Ravi Ashwin on His Retirement From International Cricket: 'You Bowled A Carrom Ball That Bowled Everyone'.

The recruits, selected from around the country, will join various ministries/departments, including the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Posts, Department of Higher Education, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Department of Financial Services, among others, the PMO said.