CHENNAI: Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday said the state government has ensured jobs for 6,41,664 people through various recruitment boards and employment schemes over the last four years.
He was speaking at an event held at the Chennai Trade Centre, where 2,538 appointment orders were distributed on behalf of the Municipal Administration and Water Supply department.
“In the past four years, through TNPSC, TRB, MRB, TNUSRB and other recruitment agencies, as well as departments like Municipal Administration, Revenue, Cooperation and various public sector undertakings, we have provided government jobs to 1,08,111 candidates,” Stalin said.
He further added that under the ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ scheme, with support from the Skill Development Corporation, job fairs were organised and 3,28,393 youth found employment.
Likewise, job fairs held by the Labour and Employment Department helped 2,65,223 people get private sector jobs, he said.
“For the first time, 84 sportspersons from Tamil Nadu, who have excelled at the national and international levels, were given government jobs under reservation for sportspersons in government services,” Stalin said.
The chief minister also said that 89 youth trained under the Naan Mudhalvan scheme have secured top union government posts, and 18 others have been placed in international companies.
Highlighting the success of skill development initiatives, Stalin said, “These achievements are the result of our continuous efforts and the training we are giving to students.”
He added that the state has signed 941 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in sectors such as manufacturing, IT, and construction, bringing in investments worth Rs 10.63 lakh crore, which have created 2,30,856 jobs.
1,08,111 youth have been given government jobs. Employment fairs held by the labour department have helped 2,65,223 people get private sector jobs, says CM Stalin