Srinagar, Nov 14: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) on Saturday criticised the Omar Abdullah-led government over the reported high youth unemployment rate in Jammu and Kashmir, questioning its efforts…
Srinagar, Nov 14: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) on Saturday criticised the Omar Abdullah-led government over the reported high youth unemployment rate in Jammu and Kashmir, questioning its efforts to address the employment concerns of the younger generation.
Referring to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) figures showing an unemployment rate of 26.2 per cent among youth aged 15–29 years in J&K, against the national average of 15.3 per cent, an AIP spokesperson said the figures should prompt the government to explain why the region continues to face such a high level of unemployment. The spokesperson also questioned the status of the National Conference's promise to provide one lakh jobs, saying electoral commitments should be assessed on the basis of their implementation.
He said the Chief Minister must explain the progress made towards fulfilling the promise, adding that young people had been waiting for meaningful improvement in employment opportunities. Calling for a comprehensive response, the spokesperson said the government should fill vacant posts, introduce a transparent recruitment calendar and create conditions for private investment, local businesses and entrepreneurship to generate sustainable employment. He also sought a concrete and time-bound action plan, saying the aspirations of young people required serious attention rather than routine assurances.
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