Patna, March 17 More than 6,000 women secured jobs and employment at the two-day job fair organized by the Women and Child Development Corporation (WCDC) here, an official said on Tuesday.
The two-day 'Women's Mega Job Fair-2026', which concluded on Tuesday, saw 18,500 registrations by women seeking jobs and employment.
A large number of companies from various sectors, including retail, manufacturing, logistics, electronics and electrical goods, beauty and wellness, and textiles, participated to provide numerous employment opportunities for women at the job fair, the official said.
Social Welfare Department Secretary Bandana Preyashi told reporters, "Around 6,120 women secured jobs and employment at the two-day Women's Mega Job Fair-2026 organized by the WCDC at Gyan Bhawan in the state capital. The highest number of women – 1,228 – secured appointments in the health sector."
The second day of the fair saw a large crowd of women and growing enthusiasm for interviews, indicating that women are seizing every opportunity with full preparation and confidence, she added.
"Dreams have found their fulfillment. The Mahila Mega Job Fair proved that dreams come true when the right opportunities arise. Confidence, happiness, and glimpses of a new future were clearly visible on the faces of the women who attended the fair. This was part of the state government's 'Saat Nischay-3' initiative," the Social Welfare Department secretary said.
The objective of 'Saat Nischay-3' (seven resolutions) is 'Sabka Samman-Jeevan Aasaan' (Ease of Living), to reduce the difficulties faced by all citizens, including women, of the state, and to make their lives even easier.
Companies from various sectors, including retail, manufacturing, logistics, electronics and electrical goods, beauty and wellness, and textiles, participated to provide employment opportunities for women, she said.
"The presence of diverse sectors provided participants with the opportunity to choose careers according to their interests and skills, where every woman was seen giving a new direction to her dreams," she said.
On the concluding day of the fair, Bihar Social Welfare Minister, Madan Sahni, Mihir Kumar Singh, Development Commissioner, Kaushal Kishor, Secretary, Department of Youth, Employment and Skill Development, were present.