The Yogi government of UP has launched a major campaign to create employment opportunities for youth through the upcoming “Rozgaar Mahakumbh 2025.” On Monday (18th August, 2025), State Labour and Employment Minister Anil Rajbhar flagged off the Rozgaar Rath from the Assembly premises, marking the beginning of the awareness drive for the mega event.
The minister said the state’s mission is clear – “Every hand should have work.” The campaign, run by the Labour and Employment Department in partnership with BCS Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Lucknow, and The Economic Times of India, will lead up to the three-day Employment Mahakumbh scheduled from 26 to 28 August 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow.
Rojgar Rath to Reach Every District
The specially launched Rozgaar Rath will travel across all districts of the state. It will reach unemployed youth, interact with them, and motivate them to participate in the Mahakumbh. The minister said the purpose is to connect young people with national and international employment opportunities.
The government has set an ambitious target. More than 50,000 jobs will be provided through this event. Government expects over one lakh youth to register, with more than 15,000 international vacancies and 35,000 domestic opportunities.
Opportunities Across the Globe
The Labour Department informed that recent recruitments have sent nearly 6,000 construction workers from Uttar Pradesh to Israel. The initiative has been praised nationally and internationally. New job vacancies have also opened in Germany, Japan, and Israel, especially in nursing and caregiving. Salaries for these posts can go up to ₹1.5 lakh per month. Gulf countries have also offered openings in various sectors.
To strengthen the process, the state has launched the Employment Sangam Portal. It connects recruiters, agencies, and job-seekers on a single platform. Alongside, the Uttar Pradesh Employment Mission has been formed to provide opportunities both in India and abroad.
Industry, Startups and AI Training at the Mahakumbh
The Rozgaar Mahakumbh 2025 will bring together global employers, industry leaders, policymakers, and job-seekers on one platform. More than 100 recruitment partners, including 20 international agencies, are expected to participate. The event will also feature a special AI Training Pavilion focusing on digital skills and AI-driven job readiness.
An employment and skills exhibition will highlight government initiatives and future skill trends. Startups from the state will showcase innovations and solutions. The Mukhyamantri Yuva Stall will share information on self-employment schemes. Ten Sector Skill Councils will guide youth towards targeted skills and opportunities.
The state government expects that more than 10,000 offer letters will be distributed during the three-day event, including over 2,000 for overseas placements.
A Step Towards Skilled Uttar Pradesh
Principal Secretary (Labour and Employment) Dr. M.K. Shanmuga Sundaram said that the Employment Mahakumbh 2025 is a historic step towards making Uttar Pradesh a hub of jobs and skill excellence. He added that the event will not only create opportunities but also boost the state’s economy by linking youth with future-ready careers.
The Rojgar Mahakumbh is seen as a platform where opportunity meets aspiration. It underlines the Yogi government’s commitment to ensure that every young person in the state has a chance to work, grow, and contribute to a stronger economy.
