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Jobs & Career
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath pledges 100,000 jobs in six months
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 01:18 PM
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that his government will appoint 100,000 individuals to jobs over the next half‑year, aiming to boost employment in Uttar Pradesh.
In a press briefing in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath disclosed a new employment drive that will create 100,000 job appointments over the coming six months. The announcement was made as part of the state government's ongoing efforts to address persistent unemployment, especially among youth.
The appointments are expected to span a range of government and semi‑government positions, though specific departments were not detailed at the event. Officials indicated that the recruitment process will be conducted through transparent, merit‑based procedures to ensure fairness.
State authorities said the initiative aligns with broader economic goals, seeking to stimulate local economies and improve living standards. The CM emphasized that the jobs will provide stable income and skill development opportunities for the beneficiaries.
Implementation will be monitored by the state's labour department, which will release periodic updates on the number of positions filled and the sectors involved. The government has urged eligible candidates to apply through the official portal once it is launched.
If successful, the scheme could set a benchmark for large‑scale job creation in other Indian states facing similar labour market challenges.
The appointments are expected to span a range of government and semi‑government positions, though specific departments were not detailed at the event. Officials indicated that the recruitment process will be conducted through transparent, merit‑based procedures to ensure fairness.
State authorities said the initiative aligns with broader economic goals, seeking to stimulate local economies and improve living standards. The CM emphasized that the jobs will provide stable income and skill development opportunities for the beneficiaries.
Implementation will be monitored by the state's labour department, which will release periodic updates on the number of positions filled and the sectors involved. The government has urged eligible candidates to apply through the official portal once it is launched.
If successful, the scheme could set a benchmark for large‑scale job creation in other Indian states facing similar labour market challenges.