Synopsis
In a recent announcement, Chief Minister Manik Saha revealed that Tripura's unemployment rate is significantly lower than the national average, highlighting the creation of substantial job opportunities in the state. The CM emphasized a transparent recruitment process and the successful distribution of job offer letters to thousands of candidates.Key Takeaways
- Tripura's unemployment rate is 1.7% vs. national 3.2%.
- 16,451 government jobs provided since 2018.
- Job letters distributed to 2,806 candidates.
- Mandatory PRTC for state government jobs.
- Skill training for 22,000+ youths conducted.
Agartala, Feb 5 (NationPress) Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that Tripura’s unemployment rate has fallen below the national average, indicating that significant employment opportunities have been established in the state.
While speaking at an event where job offer letters were distributed, the Chief Minister highlighted that according to data from 2023-24, Tripura's unemployment ratio stands at 1.7 percent, compared to the national average of 3.2 percent. He noted that, based on the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation’s periodic Labour Force Survey for 2018-19, the state’s unemployment ratio was 10 percent against a national average of 5.8 percent.
Saha, who previously served as the state BJP President, stated that since the BJP government assumed office in Tripura in 2018, a total of 16,451 government jobs have been granted to young individuals by January of this year. He emphasized that jobs are being awarded through a highly transparent process, with no complaints or legal disputes surrounding the recruitment procedures. On Wednesday, job offer letters were issued to 2,806 candidates.
Out of the 2,806 candidates, 2,437 multi-tasking staff (Group-D) will be assigned to 37 departments, while 369 pharmacists and laboratory technicians will be positioned in health and other sectors, Saha remarked, labeling the occasion as a historic moment for government job provision.
Earlier in 2023, a pivotal move saw 1,980 young individuals secure positions in Group-C and Agri-assistant roles across 35 departments. The Chief Minister pointed out that the state government has made the Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC) a prerequisite for obtaining government jobs, ensuring that state residents are prioritized in state job opportunities.
He also mentioned that over the last five years, skill development training has been offered to more than 22,000 youths, who are now employed in various private firms and organizations across different states. The National Career Service Project has seen the establishment of three model career centers in Tripura’s districts to support youth employment, Saha added.
The Chief Minister indicated that over 9 lakh individuals are directly or indirectly linked with cooperative sectors, benefiting from various initiatives. Additionally, more than 4.73 lakh people are engaged in 52,407 Self Help Groups (SHGs), thriving in their entrepreneurial ventures. In Tripura, there are 91,871 Lakhpati Didis, with the government allocating Rs 746 crore to assist them in diverse business undertakings.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah joined the event virtually from Delhi during the distribution of job offer letters in Agartala. He remarked that 2,806 youths have secured government jobs in various departments through a transparent process, devoid of irregularities or recommendations.
“During the Left regime, only communist members secured jobs. Now, the ruling BJP ensures that government jobs are awarded transparently and based on merit,” Shah commented. The event was also attended by the Chief Minister, his ten cabinet colleagues, and Chief Secretary J. K. Sinha.
