Hajipur (Asif Ata): Under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Rural Skills Development Scheme of Jeevika, a Job Fair and Guidance Camp was organized at Raey Virendra Singh College, Deoria Block, Hajipur, to provide employment and self-employment opportunities to rural youth. The objective of the fair was to create awareness among rural youth, establish direct contact with companies, provide training, and provide employment opportunities.

The program was attended by Minister Shravan Kumar as the chief guest. Minister Lakshendra Kumar Roshan, MLA Udhesh Singh, and Siddharth Patel also participated. The minister was welcomed by District Magistrate Varsha Singh with a bouquet. Other guests were welcomed by Kandan Kumar, Deputy Development Commissioner, and Vandana Kumari, District Project Manager, Jeevika.

The minister, MLA, district officials, and other guests inaugurated the program by lighting a lamp. Minister Shravan Kumar said that Jeevika was launched with a loan from the World Bank to eradicate poverty. Today, poor families are increasing their income by connecting with various means of employment through Jeevika, and they are progressing in every field.

When needed, women's groups get loans from the group, with which they do business according to their interest and skill. They are also provided with loans from the bank. The Continuous Employment Scheme was launched for ultra-poor families, which has provided them with significant support and employment opportunities. This has brought economic prosperity to women.

Under the Chief Minister Women Employment Scheme, women are given Rs 10,000 for employment, with which they are doing various businesses. Lakshendra Kumar Roshan said that Jeevika's sisters are progressing in every field, and their self-confidence is increasing. Their role is important in the development of Bihar.

District Magistrate Vaishali Varsha Singh said that there has been a significant difference in the condition of women before and now. Women are walking shoulder to shoulder with men and are becoming self-sufficient by running their own employment. MLA Udhesh Singh and Siddharth Patel praised the women associated with Jeevika and said that Jeevika's sisters are hardworking and achieving new positions every day.

Notably, in the Vaishali district, a total of 487,389 families have been provided with Rs 10,000 under the Chief Minister Women Employment Scheme. Women's skills are being developed through various training programs, making them self-sufficient through self-employment and employment.

Under the efforts of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, women are progressing in every field. The self-help groups formed under Jeevika have smoothed the way for women's development. In Vaishali district, 41,443 self-help groups have been formed, with around 5 lakh families involved.

Around 6,000 ultra-poor families are connected to the Continuous Employment Scheme, which is improving their living conditions through various employment activities. Under this scheme, beneficiaries have been provided with Rs 28.57 crore. The objective of the Job Fair and Guidance Camp was to connect rural youth with employment opportunities.

Youth between 18 and 40 years can participate in the fair and get better employment opportunities. He said that companies that select youth should take full care of them so that they do not leave their jobs. Several reputed companies and training institutions participated in the Job Fair and Guidance Camp.

Seventeen companies from various sectors participated in the fair, including G4S (for security guards), Flipkart, Nobharat Fertilizer, Vardhman India, Trident Group, Rodicasty, Team Royal, and Nirmala Agency. Recruitment was done for various posts such as security guards, relationship officers, supervisors, office assistants, branch managers, accountants, and computer operators.

Selection was also made for training and apprenticeships for self-employment. More than 2,500 youths participated in the Job Fair and Guidance Camp, 1,872 registered, 351 candidates were selected, and they were given appointment letters. 355 candidates were selected for training, who will become self-employed after training.

A total of more than 800 youths were selected, who will be called for employment. Ishawar Nand Pandey, Shweta Singh, Manish Singh, Kajal Kumari, and Vikas Ko were given appointment letters on stage by the respected minister, district officials, and other dignitaries.

Also, the respected minister gave a dummy check of Rs 111 crore for credit linkage to 8,030 self-help groups. Manager Employment Rajesh Ranjan Prasad Singh, Manakshi Kumari, Block Project Manager Puja Kumari, Santosh Kumar, Mohammad Imran, Pushkal Dut, and other staff and Jeevika sisters played a significant role in the program.