The state has made a commitment to eradicate employment. It is a historic moment that more than 27,000 youth have got jobs in private sectors, Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das said while addressing Skill Summit at the Khelgaon complex here.
He asked the newly appointed youth to work with dedication and highlight Jharkhands name.
"Seeing the enthusiasm of the youth, nobody can block the youth from moving forwardour government has pledged to give employment to 25,000 and it has kept its promise," an official release said quoting Das.
At a time when the world is facing unemployment problem, Das said Jharkhand, with its team work, has provided employment.
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"Today we can say with pride that if anyone wants to see jobs/development then come to Jharkhand," the chief minister said.
Saying that the Prime Minister desired to make the country skilled India, Das said a skilled force is being developed in Jharkhand, who will attract the people of the country and abroad.
The state government has decided to make the youth of Jharkhand skilled at a cost of Rs 700 crore, he said.
Das said one lakh jobs would be given next year, adding the government would give five lakh rupees in grant if there is any accident outside state.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said, Jharkhands work is at its peak and reflects a cautious and responsible government.
He said he came to know that mega skill development centres would be set up in all the 24 districts of Jharkhand, adding this is a visionary thought and Jharkhand will move far ahead.
He lauded the Raghubar Das government for giving so many jobs in his three years of rule.
Pradhan said that very soon pipe line gas in Jharkhand would begin. Automotive companies would come if natural gas comes, he added.