28 Companies Provide Over 1,000 Job Openings for Youth in Kashmir
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Synopsis
On April 16, a Mega Job Fair organized by the district administration in Baramulla, Kashmir, attracted hundreds of job seekers and featured 28 companies offering over 1,000 job vacancies, fostering direct engagement between employers and the youth.
Key Takeaways
- 1,024 job vacancies available across various sectors.
- Direct interaction between job seekers and employers.
- Awareness stalls on self-employment schemes.
- Support from local administration to empower youth.
- Encouragement for entrepreneurship and skills development.
Srinagar, April 16, (NationPress) In a notable effort to improve employment opportunities for the youth in North Kashmir's Baramulla, the district administration hosted a ‘Mega Job Fair’ on Wednesday at the Chinar Yuva Centre.
The event attracted an impressive turnout of hundreds of job seekers from various regions of the district.
A total of 28 esteemed companies from sectors such as hospitality, automobile, education, banking, and other service industries participated in the job fair.
These companies collectively presented 1,024 job openings, with many conducting immediate interviews and some issuing provisional appointment letters on the spot.
"This direct interaction between employers and job seekers has turned the fair into a highly effective and impactful platform. Alongside private firms, several line departments of the district administration also established awareness stalls to share information regarding important livelihood and self-employment schemes, including MUMKIN, Tejaswini, PMEGP, Mission YUVA, and NRLM," stated an official.
He added that these stalls were designed to promote entrepreneurship and guide youth towards government-supported opportunities for self-reliance and development.
During the event, the MLA of Baramulla commented, “This initiative demonstrates the growing dedication of our institutions to the future of our youth. I commend the district administration for creating significant opportunities for our younger generation.”
On this occasion, the Deputy Commissioner of Baramulla presented appointment letters to two selected candidates and engaged with job seekers and company representatives.
Addressing the press, he expressed contentment over the fair's success and the substantial level of participation.
"Our goal is to empower the youth of Baramulla by linking them to genuine opportunities. This job fair transcends a mere recruitment event. It is a move toward building confidence among our young populace and motivating them to strive for careers, skills, and entrepreneurship with the comprehensive support of both the administration and the private sector,” he asserted.
