Mysore/Mysuru, Aug. 30 -- The day-long Udyoga Mela (Job Fair) organised by the city- based KSOU (Karnataka State Open University), in association with the District Employment Exchange Office, began at the Convocation Hall of the University in Muktagangothri campus on Hunsur Road here this morning.

Speaking after inaugurating the Job Mela, KSOU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sharanappa V. Halse said that as many as 103 top companies had confirmed their participation in the Mela, out of which 88 companies have taken part to recruit candidates.

Pointing out that though the candidates have the required qualification and skills for getting a job, they fail in their attempts because of lack of exposure to job opportunities. This Mela provides a platfo...