Ministry of Labour & Employment successfully completes Special Campaign 6
Summary
- Special Campaign 6 was the sixth phase of the Ministry of Labour & Employment's nation‑wide employment drive.
- The campaign, launched in early 2024, targeted skill up‑skilling, job creation and placement of unorganised sector workers.
- More than 12 lakh individuals across 15 states received vocational training and job‑matching assistance under the programme.
- The initiative was coordinated with State Labour Departments, industry bodies and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
- Post‑campaign assessment recorded a 22% increase in employment linkages for participants compared to the previous phase.
Key Facts
- · Special Campaign 6 is the sixth iteration of the Ministry's special employment drives.
- · The programme ran from March to August 2024.
- · 12.3 lakh beneficiaries were trained across 15 states.
- · Collaboration involved State Labour Departments, industry chambers and NSDC.
- · Employment linkages rose by 22% for participants of Campaign 6.
Why it matters
Successful completion of Special Campaign 6 demonstrates the government's focused effort to enhance employability and reduce unemployment, directly influencing India's human resource development and economic growth targets.
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