Employment Initiatives Under Mission Youth and Mission YUVA Aim to Create 4.25 Lakh Job Opportunities
Nadeem Nadu
Srinagar, Oct 28 :
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday informed the Assembly that a total of 3,61,146 educated unemployed youth are currently registered across the Union Territory as of September 2025.
As per news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, Official data reveals that the Kashmir Division accounts for over 2.08 lakh registrations, while the Jammu Division accounts for over 1.52 lakh. Srinagar district leads the list with 23,826 registered unemployed youth, followed by Anantnag (32,298), Pulwama (28,671), Kathua (26,798), and Kulgam (21,446). The lowest registrations were reported from Kishtwar (8,870) and Reasi (12,376) districts.
Among the total registered unemployed youth, 2,33,845 are male and 1,27,301 are female.
The government highlighted that the Employment Department, under Mission Youth and Mission YUVA, is working to generate 4.25 lakh job opportunities through the creation of 1.37 lakh entrepreneurship units, focusing on self-employment, startups, and skill development.
Additionally, district-level Employment and Counselling Centres are conducting Career Melas and Rozgar Melas to engage youth, promote innovation, and raise awareness about livelihood opportunities.
“Our aim is to channelize the potential of educated youth into productive avenues, ensuring meaningful employment and promoting entrepreneurship across Jammu and Kashmir,” the government stated. —(KNC)