Government Targets 3 Lakh Employment Opportunities Within Next 1–2 Years
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 16 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has set an ambitious employment target of creating 20 lakh job opportunities across the state over the next five years, with a strong focus on skill development, youth employability and expanding career opportunities across sectors.
Addressing the people on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day, Chief Minister Majhi said generating adequate employment for the state’s younger population remains one of the government’s key priorities.
3 Lakh Opportunities in 1–2 Years
The Chief Minister said the state government is working towards creating at least three lakh employment opportunities within the next one to two years. Over the following five years, the broader target is to generate 20 lakh attractive employment opportunities across various sectors.
The government plans to strengthen skill-development and training programmes so that young people can acquire industry-relevant skills and improve their chances of securing jobs in a rapidly changing employment market.
Major Relief for Government Job Aspirants
Alongside the employment push, Majhi announced important changes aimed at widening opportunities for candidates preparing for government examinations.
The six-attempt restriction for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) examination has been removed. Eligible candidates will now be able to appear for the examination until they reach the prescribed upper age limit, subject to applicable rules and eligibility criteria.
The government has also raised the upper age limit for government jobs to 42 years, giving aspirants a longer opportunity window to compete for state government positions.
Focus on Skills and Employment
The announcements signal the Odisha government’s broader emphasis on creating employment opportunities while making the state’s youth more competitive in the job market.
With the combined focus on job creation, skill development, training and greater access to government recruitment, the government hopes to expand career prospects for thousands of young people across Odisha in the coming years.
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