1,511 candidates selected at job mela in Mysuru

As many as 1,511 candidates were selected for various jobs at a job mela organised in Mysuru on Saturday, providing employment opportunities to job-seekers.The job mela was organised by the Janaspandana Trust, run by former MLA M.K. Somashekar. Minister in-charge of Mysuru district Yathindra Siddaramaiah inaugurated the mela.Addressing the gathering, Dr. Yathindra appreciated Mr. Somashekar for organising such initiatives to help job-seekers secure employment. He advised students and youth to develop relevant skills to improve their employability.More than 60 companies participated in the job mela, providing a platform for candidates to explore employment opportunities, he said.Mr. Somashekar said there were around 8,000 job openings available, but companies were finding it difficult to re