PM Modi Highlights Eight Crore New Jobs in Recent RBI Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the RBI report indicates eight crore new jobs were generated in the past three to four years. Speaking at a Mumbai event, he emphasized the government's focus on skill development and employment, and outlined plans for major infrastructure projects to enhance connectivity and boost the economy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday cited a recent RBI report, which states that eight crore new jobs were created in the country over the past three to four years. He made this announcement at an event in Mumbai's Goregaon suburb while laying the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 29,000 crore in the road, railway, and port sectors.

"The RBI's detailed report on employment shows that around eight crore new jobs have been created in recent years, refuting the claims of those spreading misinformation about job scarcity," Modi said. He underscored the need for skill development and employment, asserting that his government is proactively working in this direction.

Modi further highlighted that the upcoming infrastructure projects will significantly improve Mumbai's connectivity with surrounding areas. He stated that investors are optimistic about the government's future and shared his vision of making Maharashtra a leading global financial powerhouse and transforming Mumbai into a global fintech hub.

(With inputs from agencies.)