ECONOMY
Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary stresses on creating 1 crore jobs annually
- IBJ Bureau
- Apr 20, 2025
Highlighting the need to create 80 lakh to 1 crore jobs annually in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Principal Secretary P K Mishra on Saturday urged students to equip themselves with both technical knowledge and practical skills.
Speaking at the ninth convocation ceremony of IIM Sambalpur, Mr Mishra said: “There is a need to create 8 to 10 million jobs annually. The Central government has therefore launched initiatives like Digital India and Skill India to meet this goal. You need technical knowledge along with skills.”
He also informed the students that India has secured a strong position on the global stage.
Mr Mishra said that this is a crucial period not only for students but also for the country.
“Today, India holds a strong global position with a growing economy, a young population and strategic partnerships. The country’s increasing influence will help achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat, as envisioned by the prime minister,” Mr Mishra said.
Mr Mishra said that India’s digital infrastructure is getting stronger by the day, and that there are 8,000 million internet users in the country.
“The digital economy is growing. Around 185 million UPI transactions were made in 2024-25,” he said, adding that the country has now entered the era of Amrit Kal.
“Mr Modi has set a goal to make the country prosperous. There is a need for everyone to work together towards building a developed India by 2047,” Mr Mishra added.
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