The Delhi Police on Monday organised a ‘Mega Job Fair’ on the first anniversary celebration of the ‘YUVA’— a Delhi Police initiative to equip vulnerable youth especially from the underprivileged sections of society. The job fair witnessed participation of 60 employment providers which interviewed around 1,300 youth out of which around 700 have been selected for employment.
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju was the Chief Guest and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal was the Guest of Honor on this occasion.
Speaking on the occasion Rijiju said, “The skill development of the vulnerable youth on this largescale by the Delhi Police, which has never been done previously by any State police in the country, sets an example for other States’ Police to inspire to give opportunity to the vulnerable sections of society,”.
“This initiative will give not only job, but will provide life to the youth, who are either crime victims or in conflict with law, especially those from underprivileged sections of the society. By employing these school dropouts, juvenile offenders and victims of crime, police are not only making them employable but also shaping their lives. I feel if we are not skilling India, we are killing India,” he said.
Appreciating the efforts of the Delhi Police, the L-G said,” Crime prevention has always been the focus area. If we can bring in crime prevention before policing, we should target vulnerable youth to come forward and contribute to society. It would also give outreach to police and today I think these trained and employed youth are 3000 brand ambassadors of Delhi Police.”
The Commissioner of Police, Delhi, said, “We have made a long and huge progress since the launch of YUVA Scheme by Home Minister who has provided continuous patronage to this project. It was observed that most of
youngsters involved in street crime are first timers and if they can be taken into YUVA fold, they can withdraw from crime and can also join the mainstream.”