NE YOUTH & EMPLOYMENT BUREAU
CHENNAI/COIMBATORE/TIRUCHIRAPPALLI, SEPTEMBER 19
A government appointment letter may mark the beginning of a career, but for the citizen standing on the other side of an official desk, every file can represent a pension, a scholarship, a livelihood or a life-changing opportunity. That human dimension of public service emerged as the defining message of the 20th Rozgar Mela in Tamil Nadu, where new recruits were urged not merely to administer rules, but to identify problems, challenge complacency and use technology and innovation to make government work better for citizens.
A government job is not just a job. It is a responsibility to every citizen whose life may be touched by your decision.
At the 20th Rozgar Mela in Chennai, I urged our young recruits to remember this responsibility and serve with integrity, empathy and accountability.
Since… pic.twitter.com/jrEC5sdPmV
— Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani (@PemmasaniOnX) September 19, 2026
Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, addressing the Rozgar Mela in Chennai on Saturday, congratulated the newly appointed government employees and their families and called upon them to approach public service with integrity, empathy, responsibility and a commitment to continuous learning.
- More than 51,000 youth receive appointment letters nationwide as 20th Rozgar Mela unfolds across 45 locations
- Union Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani urges new recruits to turn technology, innovation and entrepreneurship into solutions for citizens
- Chennai event focuses on integrity, empathy, continuous learning and questioning outdated practices in public service
- Tiruchirappalli gives appointment letters to 125 recruits; Coimbatore honours 285 new government employees
- Around 12.75 lakh young people have now received appointment letters through 20 editions of the Rozgar Mela
- Pemmasani highlights India’s manufacturing, infrastructure, telecom and digital transformation while looking ahead to 2047
The Chennai event formed part of the nationwide 20th Rozgar Mela, at which more than 51,000 appointment letters were distributed to newly appointed youth in various government organisations. The programme was held at 45 locations across the country, with recruits joining departments and organisations including Railways, Revenue, Home Affairs, Health and Family Welfare, Financial Services and Defence.
With the completion of the 20th edition, approximately 12.75 lakh young people have received appointment letters through the Rozgar Mela initiative since its launch in October 2022.
‘A government job is also a responsibility’
Pemmasani said the occasion represented an important milestone not only for the recruits but also for the families who supported them through examinations and the recruitment process.
He noted that a government job continues to be an important aspiration for many young Indians and congratulated those selected from among the nationwide cohort receiving appointment letters.
Drawing from his own journey from a modest family background to becoming a doctor, entrepreneur and public representative, Pemmasani stressed the importance of learning, adaptability and perseverance.
He encouraged the new employees to learn from experienced colleagues and make effective use of digital learning resources and artificial intelligence tools.
Step outside the familiar
The Minister urged recruits to remain open to new postings, languages, cultures and working environments.
Exposure to unfamiliar surroundings, he said, could build confidence while broadening their understanding of India and its diverse communities.
But his larger message was about retaining curiosity after entering government service.
Employees, he suggested, should not allow routine procedures to diminish their sense of purpose.
A file may appear to a government employee to be routine administrative work, but for the citizen concerned, it could represent an important aspect of life.
That distinction, he emphasised, should remain at the heart of public service.
‘Just because 100 people do the wrong thing…’
Pemmasani asked the new recruits to question established practices, verify facts and avoid blindly following processes simply because they have been followed for years.
“Just because 100 people do the wrong thing, that doesn’t make it a right thing,” he said, underlining the importance of integrity, independent judgement and sound decision-making.
The message assumes particular relevance in an era when government departments are increasingly adopting digital platforms, data-driven administration and artificial intelligence.
For the new generation of employees, technology, he said, should not merely accelerate existing processes but help identify and solve problems faced by citizens.
From manufacturing to digital connectivity
Speaking about India’s transformation since 2014, Pemmasani highlighted developments in manufacturing, infrastructure, digital governance and telecom connectivity under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He said India’s mobile manufacturing ecosystem had expanded from two manufacturing units in 2014-15 to around 300, accompanied by a substantial rise in mobile-phone production.
The Minister also pointed to changes in infrastructure, including expansion of the national highway network, rapid progress in railway electrification, the introduction of Vande Bharat trains and redevelopment of railway stations.
He cited the growth of indigenous defence production as another example, saying defence exports had risen from around ₹600 crore in 2013-14 to around ₹30,000 crore in 2025-26.
These figures were presented as examples of the wider economic and technological transformation that the new generation of government employees would be entering.
Chennai, Coimbatore and Tiruchirappalli join national drive
Tiruchirappalli Customs(P) Zone successfully hosted the 20th Rozgar Mela on Sept 19, 2026.
Graced virtually by PM Shri Narendra Modi & led by MoS Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary, the event handed appointment letters to 115 candidates. #Rozgarmela @PMOIndia @DoPTGoI @cbic_india pic.twitter.com/hD6S0Slnrs
— Trichy Customs (Preventive) Commissionerate (@commrprevcustry) September 19, 2026
The nationwide initiative translated into significant recruitment activity at multiple locations in Tamil Nadu.
At NIT Tiruchirappalli, 125 candidates received appointment letters for positions across Union Government ministries and organisations, including Customs, Railways, Banking, Education, Postal services, and Health and Family Welfare.
The event was presided over by Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the candidates virtually.
The programme was attended by NIT Tiruchirappalli Director Dr G Aghila, Registrar Dr N Senthil Kumar and senior officials from participating departments.
At Coimbatore, 285 newly selected candidates received appointment letters for positions in organisations including the Income Tax Department, State Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Department of Posts, ESIC and Indian Railways.
గౌరవ ప్రధానమంత్రి శ్రీ నరేంద్ర మోదీ గారి దార్శనిక నాయకత్వంలో కోయంబత్తూరులో నిర్వహించిన ‘20వ రోజ్గార్ మేళా’లో పాల్గొన్నాను. ప్రధాని మోదీ గారి ప్రతినిధిగా 285 మంది యువతీయువకులకు ప్రభుత్వ ఉద్యోగ నియామక పత్రాలను అందజేశాను.
ఈ రోజు దేశవ్యాప్తంగా 51,000 కు పైగా నియామక పత్రాలను… pic.twitter.com/mR53eUdcqe
— Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma (@BjpVarma) September 19, 2026
The event at Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Kuniyamuthur, was coordinated by the Income Tax Department and presided over by Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Steel Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma.
Of the 285 recruits, 192 received appointment letters on stage, while 93 received them through email.
Together, the three Tamil Nadu venues illustrated the breadth of the recruitment exercise, bringing young employees into diverse areas of government service.
Three things to remember
Towards the close of his Chennai address, Pemmasani gave the recruits three reference points to carry throughout their careers: the citizen, their families and their younger selves.
The first, he said, would keep them connected to the people they serve; the second would remind them of the support and sacrifices behind their achievement; and the third would help them remember their own aspirations and struggles.
He urged the new employees, as India looks towards 2047, to continually reflect on whether they were living up to the trust placed in them by the country, their families and the citizens they serve.
The 20th Rozgar Mela thus ended not simply with appointment letters, but with a larger question for the new recruits: Can a government employee see beyond the file on the desk to the human life behind it?
That may ultimately determine whether a public-service appointment becomes merely a career milestone—or a meaningful instrument of citizen service.
