Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.2% Amid Flagship Schemes: L. Murugan

Union Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan announced that India’s unemployment rate has dropped from 6% to 3.2%

Union Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan announced that India’s unemployment rate has dropped from 6% to 3.2%, attributing the improvement to the government’s flagship initiatives aimed at boosting job creation and entrepreneurship.

Speaking at the 20th Rozgar Mela held at D.G. Vaishnav College, Chennai, Dr. Murugan highlighted the impact of programs such as Make in India, Start-up India, Stand-up India, and the MUDRA loan scheme, which have collectively expanded employment opportunities for the youth.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the event via video conferencing, distributing appointment letters to over 51,000 newly recruited candidates across 45 locations nationwide. In Chennai, Dr. Murugan handed out letters to 285 recruits joining various central government departments, including the Income Tax Department, ESIC, Airports Authority of India, Defence Ministry, Department of Posts, JIPMER, and Southern Railway.

Dr. Murugan urged the new recruits to view their roles not merely as jobs but as opportunities to serve the nation and contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. He emphasized integrity, empathy, and accountability in public service.

The Minister also noted India’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, with the number of startups rising from around 400 in 2014 to over 2.5 lakh, many founded by individuals under 30. He encouraged continuous learning and skill upgradation, citing emerging opportunities in space technology and atomic energy.

Highlighting women’s increasing participation in diverse fields such as defence, education, and governance, Dr. Murugan said the government’s initiatives are fostering inclusive growth.

According to official data, more than 12.75 lakh appointment letters have been distributed through Rozgar Melas so far.

Later, addressing the media, Dr. Murugan said Navodaya schools in Tamil Nadu will provide quality education to students from economically weaker sections, promoting learning in mother tongues alongside other Indian languages.