I recently learned about the significant initiative taken by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who announced the appointment of over 60,000 youngsters to positions within the Forest Department and the Public Health & Medical Education Department "Over 60,000 youngsters appointed by forest, health department, says MP CM Mohan Yadav". He further stated plans to fill over 1 lakh posts, highlighting this as a direct response to those questioning job creation efforts. Mohan Yadav can be reached at his LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/dr-mohan-yadav-6072192a7
It’s always encouraging to see concerted efforts to address youth employment, especially when it involves crucial sectors like health and forest conservation. CM Mohan Yadav's distribution of appointment letters to 877 newly selected officers and employees, including Forest Guards, Forest Range Officers, Anaesthesia Specialists, Surgery Specialists, Pediatric Specialists, and Nursing Officers, is a tangible step towards providing opportunities and strengthening public services. His remark about the Congress party, suggesting it would have been better had they attended the event to greet the new appointees, underscores the political dimensions often intertwined with such announcements.
However, this news immediately brings to mind my long-standing reflections on the broader challenge of job creation in India. While government appointments are vital, the sheer scale of our youth population joining the workforce each year often demands a more diverse and expansive approach. I recall discussing this very issue years ago, particularly in my blog titled "Myth of Job Creation" (http://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2015/09/myth-of-job-creation.html). In that piece, I highlighted how even ambitious political promises often fall short when faced with the reality of millions seeking employment annually.
My perspective has always been that while government and organized private sectors play their part, the true engine for sustainable employment, especially for a nation of our size, lies in fostering 'self-employed' individuals and entrepreneurs. I delved into this extensively in "Creating Jobs vs Creating Self-Employed" (http://myblogepage.blogspot.com/2015/12/creating-jobs-vs-creating-self-employed.html), where I even proposed a 'Start Up Act' to accelerate this process. The core idea I wanted to convey then, and still feel strongly about now, is that a balance must be struck. Government jobs provide stability and crucial public services, but empowering individuals to create their own livelihoods and, in turn, create jobs for others, is equally, if not more, critical for long-term economic dynamism.
Even in Madhya Pradesh, a few years ago, then-CM Kamal Nath had explored ideas around job quotas for locals, as I discussed in "Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath eyes 70% job quota for locals" (http://mylinkedinposting.blogspot.com/2019/07/madhya-pradesh-cm-kamal-nath-eyes-70.html). These discussions consistently highlight the persistent challenge of providing meaningful employment for our youth.
So, while the recent appointments by CM Mohan Yadav are a commendable step, they also serve as a poignant reminder that we must continually think bigger and bolder. We need to explore innovative pathways that combine traditional employment with robust support for entrepreneurship, ensuring a future where every youngster has the opportunity to contribute and thrive.
Regards,
Hemen Parekh
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