The Rozgar Mela serves as an expedited approach to connect job seekers with employers. This event brings together multiple employers and job seekers to apply and interview for positions.

1. Rozgar Mela and
Unemployment in India
GS3: Economy

2. Introduction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued appointment letters through video
conferencing on Monday to new recruits joining as a result of the Rozgar Mela
(Employment Fair).

3. Rozgar Mela
● An expedited approach to connect job seekers with employers.
● Brings together multiple employers and job seekers to apply and
interview for positions.
● Aim of the Rozgar Mela is to
○ accelerate employment growth,
○ offer significant opportunities for youth empowerment,
○ encourage their active engagement in national development.

4. Defining Unemployment
● Unemployment rate is the proportion of individuals without jobs within
the labor force.
● The labor force = those who provide or express willingness to provide
labor for economic activities, covering both employed and
unemployed individuals.
● As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PFLS) 2017-18, In India,
○ 6.1% unemployment rate
○ 17.8% of youth aged 15-29 facing unemployment

6. Reasons of Unemployment
● Jobless Growth
● Slow Manufacturing sector growth
● Skill Mismatch
● Informal Sector Dominance

8. Way Forward
● Shift to Enabling Environment
● Elevate Manufacturing Sector
● Revise Industrial Policy
● Human Capital Investment