Around 4.6 crore youth unemployed in India

It is a staggering number which in turn means that more than 20% of the youth population in India is joblrss. Unless these are usefully engaged one can imagine what could happen since youth is impressionable more so when they need money and there are other means of getting them - An idle mind is a devil's workshop !

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True. Unemployment is the starting point of many evils. Some succumb to it and think of resorting to drastic actions out of frustration. In fact this is the factor the terrorist and extremist groups are utilizing in recruiting them for their outfits.

It is a staggering number which in turn means that more than 20% of the youth population in India is joblrss. Unless these are usefully engaged one can imagine what could happen since youth is impressionable more so when they need money and there are other means of getting them - An idle mind is a devil's workshop !

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True. Unemployment is the starting point of many evils. Some succumb to it and think of resorting to drastic actions out of frustration. In fact this is the factor the terrorist and extremist groups are utilizing in recruiting them for their outfits.

True, also get into illegal practices to earn money like drug peddling and smuggling - I was told by a youngster in my town how they are approached by certain groups which provide them with a return ticket to different Arab and Far east countries . They are given a bag which is locked , the contents of which is unknown to them and they have to hand it over to whoever receives them.They are given 250 dollars spending money and are able to stay for 2 days and all their expenses are taken care of ...One can well imagine what this involves ! I was shocked when I heard that some of the teachers and others too had done thie " foreign trip" :unsure: :ohmy:

On one side the figures of unemployed youth is such staggering in proportions and on the other side we keep reading how hundreds of thousands of job vacancies remain vacant in various sectors, either because of reservation or because the candidates who turn up for those jobs are unqualified or do not possess talent! Is there any solution to lessen the gap between these two?

On one side the figures of unemployed youth is such staggering in proportions and on the other side we keep reading how hundreds of thousands of job vacancies remain vacant in various sectors, either because of reservation or because the candidates who turn up for those jobs are unqualified or do not possess talent! Is there any solution to lessen the gap between these two?

I know, we read about how the police force has not enough personnel and the same with army and scores of other sectors..If there was a committed manner in which the leaders work towards this somhow the gap can be reduced .

Another important factor that "Unemployment" silently contributes and escapes from the view of our planners is, " Mass exodus" of the migrant labour to the cities in search of livelihood. Mass exodus adds more problems to the cities. Unauthorised occupation of land and subsequent sprouting of innumerable Slums.

Another important factor that "Unemployment" silently contributes and escapes from the view of our planners is, " Mass exodus" of the migrant labour to the cities in search of livelihood. Mass exodus adds more problems to the cities. Unauthorised occupation of land and subsequent sprouting of innumerable Slums.

Migration to cities happens because of lack of facilities in the villages. If the government provides the basic infra structure without destroying the eco balance I am sure the villagers woyuld be happy to remain where they are cultivating their land and contributing to the economy..

Another important factor that "Unemployment" silently contributes and escapes from the view of our planners is, " Mass exodus" of the migrant labour to the cities in search of livelihood. Mass exodus adds more problems to the cities. Unauthorised occupation of land and subsequent sprouting of innumerable Slums.

Migration to cities happens because of lack of facilities in the villages. If the government provides the basic infra structure without destroying the eco balance I am sure the villagers woyuld be happy to remain where they are cultivating their land and contributing to the economy..[/quote


True. For the same reason many family professions are disappearing. Tanjore paintings, Kalankari Paintings gone in to oblivion due to lack of Governmental support and lack of infra structure. Had these professions are alive, no migration takes place in search of livelihood.

Indeed there is acute unemployment problem. There is also disguised unemployment. Many are employed in jobs much inferior to their qualification and capacity.

Indeed there is acute unemployment problem. There is also disguised unemployment. Many are employed in jobs much inferior to their qualification and capacity.

Out of helplessness, Out of necessity to eke out a living, many highly qualified people are working in lower posts. This is the reality and truth.

Unemployement sometimes is opted out by few people who are qalified, because they just don't want to leave their comfort zone or don't wish to work hard. I personally believe if we are offered a job as per our qualification and the salary is not as high as our expectation we should take it up to gain experience which will land us a lucrative job later. People move out of their native place because there's lack of job in those place. The place from where I hail is a capital city but the jobs offered are only for IT s/w people or teaching jobs which may not cater to many. So, it it high time that the state govt should work in collaboration with the central govt to create job opportunities for literate and less educated people.

Another important factor that "Unemployment" silently contributes and escapes from the view of our planners is, " Mass exodus" of the migrant labour to the cities in search of livelihood. Mass exodus adds more problems to the cities. Unauthorised occupation of land and subsequent sprouting of innumerable Slums.

Migration to cities happens because of lack of facilities in the villages. If the government provides the basic infra structure without destroying the eco balance I am sure the villagers woyuld be happy to remain where they are cultivating their land and contributing to the economy..

True. For the same reason many family professions are disappearing. Tanjore paintings, Kalankari Paintings gone in to oblivion due to lack of Governmental support and lack of infra structure. Had these professions are alive, no migration takes place in search of livelihood.

True ! Hre too there were so many home industries like pottery ( most people would use earthenware pots for cooking ), basket making using wild bamboo, handicrafts made out of coconut shells and fibre and brick making have almost disappeared now or are being kept in exhibitions ..sad but thats the way it is ! I still cook fish curry in mud pots and have to really scout around looking for the right one when I run out or the old ones get broken since there are very few places where it is available now ! Coconut pluckers too are vanishing now since not many want to take it up as a profession !

Another important factor that "Unemployment" silently contributes and escapes from the view of our planners is, " Mass exodus" of the migrant labour to the cities in search of livelihood. Mass exodus adds more problems to the cities. Unauthorised occupation of land and subsequent sprouting of innumerable Slums.

Migration to cities happens because of lack of facilities in the villages. If the government provides the basic infra structure without destroying the eco balance I am sure the villagers woyuld be happy to remain where they are cultivating their land and contributing to the economy..[/quote


True. For the same reason many family professions are disappearing. Tanjore paintings, Kalankari Paintings gone in to oblivion due to lack of Governmental support and lack of infra structure. Had these professions are alive, no migration takes place in search of livelihood.

Yes, many such skilled professions that ran for generations into particular families are now dying a steady death. Lack of governmental support is one of the reasons, but the most important reason is that those people themselves do not want to do their traditional jobs anymore. The education system as introduced by the British was solely with an objective to produce babus to do their work, which we readily embraced and kept it even after the freedom. Result, everyone wants a white-collar job with a table and a chair with fan, now its AC, over their heads! These trades including, carpentry, weaving, ironsmith etc. means working with own hands and that is now looked upon as being demeaning and inferior! :blink:

Recently, state gov of Odisha increased retirement age two more years and in this way over 4.5 lac govt salaries class benefited on the other hand over 25 lac unemployed have to wait for two more years, if such decision not been done then some of them possibly could enter into jobs.

Raising the Retirement age is not the solution to solve the unemployment problem. More employment opportunities should be created by reviving and restoring the traditional professions, which are driven in to oblivion due to mad rush for modern but insecure jobs.

Raising the Retirement age is not the solution to solve the unemployment problem. More employment opportunities should be created by reviving and restoring the traditional professions, which are driven in to oblivion due to mad rush for modern but insecure jobs.

Very true. Raising retirement age will mean only more unemployment for the youth. Instead there should be widespread efforts to revive traditional professions by granting them proper platforms AND respect that is due to those artisans. That should also help in creating more livelihood opportunities.

There are several job opportunities in government establishments which they do not even bother to report to the selection commissions. At the same time there are thousands of candidates who have already taken exams and waiting in the rank lists for an indefinite period, without an idea when they will be selected. Improper planning is one of the reasons for unemployment.

Recently, state gov of Odisha increased retirement age two more years and in this way over 4.5 lac govt salaries class benefited on the other hand over 25 lac unemployed have to wait for two more years, if such decision not been done then some of them possibly could enter into jobs.

Thats the way our government functions....Instead of increasing the retirement age if they had any sense they would recruit new people and also make the temporary staff permanent instead of keeping them hanging around without knowing what their future would be !

Recently, state gov of Odisha increased retirement age two more years and in this way over 4.5 lac govt salaries class benefited on the other hand over 25 lac unemployed have to wait for two more years, if such decision not been done then some of them possibly could enter into jobs.

Thats the way our government functions....Instead of increasing the retirement age if they had any sense they would recruit new people and also make the temporary staff permanent instead of keeping them hanging around without knowing what their future would be !

By resorting to such populist measures, our governments snub the people and divert the issues. Constructive development programmes never enter in to the minds of this governments

Another important factor that "Unemployment" silently contributes and escapes from the view of our planners is, " Mass exodus" of the migrant labour to the cities in search of livelihood. Mass exodus adds more problems to the cities. Unauthorised occupation of land and subsequent sprouting of innumerable Slums.

Migration to cities happens because of lack of facilities in the villages. If the government provides the basic infra structure without destroying the eco balance I am sure the villagers woyuld be happy to remain where they are cultivating their land and contributing to the economy..[/quote


True. For the same reason many family professions are disappearing. Tanjore paintings, Kalankari Paintings gone in to oblivion due to lack of Governmental support and lack of infra structure. Had these professions are alive, no migration takes place in search of livelihood.

Yes, many such skilled professions that ran for generations into particular families are now dying a steady death. Lack of governmental support is one of the reasons, but the most important reason is that those people themselves do not want to do their traditional jobs anymore. The education system as introduced by the British was solely with an objective to produce babus to do their work, which we readily embraced and kept it even after the freedom. Result, everyone wants a white-collar job with a table and a chair with fan, now its AC, over their heads! These trades including, carpentry, weaving, ironsmith etc. means working with own hands and that is now looked upon as being demeaning and inferior! :blink:

As industrialization increases, many traditional professions and skills give way or are not economically viable. Also the rapid spread of education creates in the educated a desire for modern jobs. Today carpenters, plumbers, masons etc are reducing in numbers but due to demand they are able to command higher rates for their services. There is a tremendous need to invest more in rural areas to absorb the rural youth. It may surprise you to know that today qualified persons with adequate experience are not available in sufficient numbers to match the openings becoming available because of industrial and business expansion with the result employees have to work longer hours and this also is one reason why retirement ages are increased in many places.

Another important factor that "Unemployment" silently contributes and escapes from the view of our planners is, " Mass exodus" of the migrant labour to the cities in search of livelihood. Mass exodus adds more problems to the cities. Unauthorised occupation of land and subsequent sprouting of innumerable Slums.

Migration to cities happens because of lack of facilities in the villages. If the government provides the basic infra structure without destroying the eco balance I am sure the villagers woyuld be happy to remain where they are cultivating their land and contributing to the economy..[/quote


True. For the same reason many family professions are disappearing. Tanjore paintings, Kalankari Paintings gone in to oblivion due to lack of Governmental support and lack of infra structure. Had these professions are alive, no migration takes place in search of livelihood.

Yes, many such skilled professions that ran for generations into particular families are now dying a steady death. Lack of governmental support is one of the reasons, but the most important reason is that those people themselves do not want to do their traditional jobs anymore. The education system as introduced by the British was solely with an objective to produce babus to do their work, which we readily embraced and kept it even after the freedom. Result, everyone wants a white-collar job with a table and a chair with fan, now its AC, over their heads! These trades including, carpentry, weaving, ironsmith etc. means working with own hands and that is now looked upon as being demeaning and inferior! :blink:

As industrialization increases, many traditional professions and skills give way or are not economically viable. Also the rapid spread of education creates in the educated a desire for modern jobs. Today carpenters, plumbers, masons etc are reducing in numbers but due to demand they are able to command higher rates for their services. There is a tremendous need to invest more in rural areas to absorb the rural youth. It may surprise you to know that today qualified persons with adequate experience are not available in sufficient numbers to match the openings becoming available because of industrial and business expansion with the result employees have to work longer hours and this also is one reason why retirement ages are increased in many places.

Oh well, it is indeed surprising! I know a little about centring jobs as is required in the construction of slabs of new buildings, thanks to a lady who cleans our parking space. Her brother does that work and due to lack of more people who specialize in that line, he is able to earn quite a handsome amount. So is the case with many other line of jobs, but then that still does not explain the severe discrepancy in the number of jobs available where the posts remain vacant for years and the growing number of unemployed. Is it due to lack of interest of the youth in taking up specific jobs or lack of proper system? :blink: