Indian govt to recruit 10 lakh people in next 1.5 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reviewed the status of Human Resources in all departments and ministries, and instructed that recruitment of 10 lakh people by the in “mission mode” in next 1.5 years, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a tweet.

With this, the Centre has set a deadline for filling up 10 lakh vacancies by December 2023 for which all the recruitments shall take place within 18 months.

The government's decision comes amid the opposition's frequent criticism of it on the issue of unemployment. A large number of vacant posts in different government sectors has often been flagged.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to direct all departments to recruit 10 lakh youth in 18 months.

In a tweet today, Shah wrote, "The basis of new India is its youth power. To empower them, PM Modi is working continuously. PM Modi Ji's directive to recruit 10 lakhs in a mission mode in all government departments and ministries in 1.5 years will bring new hope and confidence among the youth. Thank you PM @narendramodi ji for this."

After the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday informed that the recruitment of 10 lakh people will be done by the Government in a mission mode in the next 1.5 years, several Cabinet Ministers hailed the decision.

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Singh Thakur took to Twitter and wrote, "PM Narendra Modi ji has over the years made government more accountable and governance more people-centric, ensuring last-mile delivery. Enhancing the strength of the Government to meet the targets and opportunities towards the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat is another major step."

Union Cabinet Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Z Irani took to Twitter and wrote, "10 lakh recruitments in 1.5 years - a major step towards extending employment opportunities to our youth & strengthening Government establishments with young energy to achieve the goals envisioned for a New India. Gratitude to PM @narendramodiJi!."

The government's decision comes amid the opposition's frequent criticism of the issue of unemployment. A large number of vacant posts in different government sectors has often been flagged.

Separate media reports have said that the Indian government is considering implementing a four-year tenure plan for defence forces. Candidates hired under the Agnipath recruitment plan will only have to serve in the defence forces for four years.

According to sources, three service chiefs will hold a news conference tomorrow to announce the commencement of the Agnipath military recruitment initiative.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was updated on the situation two weeks ago by these service leaders.

The Agnipath Recruitment Scheme will allow more troops to be inducted for shorter periods of time. The Department of Military Affairs has devised and is implementing the scheme.

Candidates will join the defence forces and serve for a maximum of four years under the system. In addition, the scheme intends to induct

According to a survey by employment agency Michael Page, the Great Resignation is most likely to continue in India in 2022, with a whopping 86 percent of employees expecting to resign in the next six months.

According to the survey, roughly 61 percent of Indian employees are willing to accept a lower wage or forgo a pay raise and/or promotion in order to focus on a better work-life balance, general well-being, and happiness.

The tendency is expected to continue across markets, industries, levels of seniority, and age groups, according to the survey.

"With the clear majority saying a significant talent migration event is upon us in the next few months, we must be ready for it to increase," the report added.

Job advancement, change in career role or industry, dissatisfaction with salary, and dissatisfaction with the company's strategy or direction are some of the causes for employee resignations.

(With agency inputs)