New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited candidates in various Central government departments and organisations on July 12, the Prime Minister's Office said on Friday.

The Prime Minister will also address the appointees via video conferencing during the 16th edition of the Rozgar Mela, scheduled to be held at 47 locations across the country.

The Rozgar Mela is part of the Centre's ongoing initiative to generate employment and empower youth. According to the government, over 10 lakh appointment letters have been handed out so far under this programme nationwide.

Recruitments are being carried out across multiple ministries and departments including Railways, Home Affairs, Posts, Health and Family Welfare, Financial Services, and Labour and Employment, the PMO said.

The Rozgar Mela is aimed at enhancing employment opportunities and facilitating the active participation of youth in nation-building efforts, the statement added.

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