Additionally, as part of a Baseline Survey, the government revealed that a total of 4.73 lakh individuals, within the 18-60 age group, have reported being “not working but willing to work” across the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. This figure emerged from a survey that covered 54.8 lakh individuals.
According to the official data, the highest number of registrations have been recorded from candidates with educational qualifications up to 10+2, totaling 2,24,495. This is followed by 66,628 graduates, 47,114 postgraduates, and 15,396 degree holders who have enlisted themselves in search of employment.
The data also highlights that 9,884 diploma holders, 1,589 draftsmen, and 2,883 ITI trained youth are part of the registered unemployed workforce. Additionally, 1,021 candidates possessing skills other than ITI training have also been registered.
The department clarified that the registration process is purely voluntary and not mandatory, indicating that the actual number of unemployed youth in the UT could be higher than the recorded figures.
It is noteworthy that, under Mission YUVA, the department has surveyed a total of 4,73,936 individuals across the Union Territory (UT) to assess their educational qualifications and employment status.
The survey indicates that the highest number of individuals surveyed belong to the Higher Secondary (10+2) category, with 1,26,059 individuals, followed by 98,466 graduates and 70,428 postgraduates.
According to the survey, 95,914 individuals had completed secondary-level education, while 44,908 individuals had only completed middle-level education.
Additionally, 10,994 individuals were recorded with primary-level education, while 1,745 individuals had education below primary level.
Interestingly, the survey also recorded 24,594 illiterate individuals across the UT, while 828 individuals were found to be literate with formal education.
The Labour and Employment department reiterated that the government is aiming to effectively utilize the workforce through initiatives like Mumkin, Tejaswini, and Spurring Entrepreneurship Initiatives under Mission Youth to promote self-employment opportunities
