Kamal Kumar Biswas.TOD.Balurghat
Balurghat Stadium is set to host West Bengal’s first Kaushal Mela, or job fair, an initiative of the Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, with the event scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday.Nearly 60 reputed companies are expected to participate, offering around 7,000 job opportunities across sectors. Major recruiters include Wipro, Tata, Axis Bank and TVS Motor, among others.
Job seekers who have already applied online will be eligible to participate, while candidates can also register directly at the venue. Each applicant will be allowed to appear for interviews with a maximum of three companies. Candidates who meet the recruitment criteria may receive appointment letters on the same day.
The scale of the event has generated considerable interest among young job seekers in South Dinajpur. More than 7,000 applications have already been submitted online, according to the organisers.Besides recruitment, the fair will feature workshops focusing on employment demand, industry requirements and skill development. The organisers said the initiative is intended to bridge the gap between skilled candidates and employers while helping young people understand changing opportunities in the job market.
The event was highlighted at a press conference held at Balurghat Stadium on Monday. V.S. Aravind, Director of the Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and South Dinajpur District Magistrate Bala Subrahmanian T. were present.Union Minister of State and Balurghat MP Dr.Sukanta Majumdar is also scheduled to attend the fair on Tuesday.With dozens of companies, thousands of vacancies and opportunities for same-day recruitment, the event is expected to draw a large turnout of job seekers from Balurghat and neighbouring areas.
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