Visakhapatnam: Reinforcing its commitment to nation-building through employment generation, Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) successfully organized a three-day Rozgar Mela from June 23 to June 25, 2026, at its Head Office in Visakhapatnam. Organized by the Human Resources Department, the recruitment drive witnessed an overwhelming response, with more than 500 aspiring candidates from across the country participating in the selection process for various categories of fleet personnel.
The initiative was conducted in alignment with the Government of India’s Rozgar Mela mission, reflecting the vision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to create meaningful employment opportunities across sectors. The programme also received the encouragement and support of the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, and the Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur.
As India’s premier dredging organization, jointly owned by a consortium of four major Port Authorities under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), DCIL continues to play a vital role in strengthening the country’s maritime infrastructure while creating quality employment opportunities for skilled professionals.
The Rozgar Mela was organized under the guidance of Jasmeet Singh Bindra, IRTS, Chairman, DCIL, and Capt. S. Divakar, Managing Director & CEO, DCIL, whose leadership continues to drive the organization towards operational excellence and human resource development.
Jasmeet Singh Bindra, IRTS, Chairman, DCIL, said, “The overwhelming response to this recruitment drive reflects the growing confidence of India’s youth in the maritime sector and in DCIL. As India’s premier dredging organisation under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, we remain committed to supporting the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of employment generation by creating meaningful career opportunities and nurturing skilled maritime professionals for the nation.”
Capt. S. Divakar, Managing Director & CEO, DCIL, said, “The success of this Rozgar Mela demonstrates the availability of talented professionals ready to contribute to India’s maritime growth. DCIL will continue to organise similar recruitment drives throughout the year to build a competent, future-ready workforce capable of meeting the evolving needs of the maritime sector while delivering operational excellence.”
The successful completion of the Rozgar Mela once again demonstrates DCIL’s commitment not only to developing world-class maritime infrastructure but also to empowering India’s youth through sustainable employment opportunities. The initiative marks another significant milestone in DCIL’s journey towards supporting the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ through a stronger, skilled and future-ready maritime workforce.
