3.61 Lakh Educated Unemployed Registered in J&K: Government
Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government informed the Legislative Assembly that 3,61,146 educated unemployed youth are currently registered across the Union Territory as of September 2025.
As per official data, the Kashmir Division accounts for 2.08 lakh registrations, while 1.52 lakh are from the Jammu Division.
Among districts, Anantnag recorded the highest number of unemployed youth at 32,298, followed by Pulwama (28,671), Kathua (26,798), Srinagar (23,826), and Kulgam (21,446). Kishtwar (8,870) and Reasi (12,376) reported the lowest numbers.
Out of the total, 2,33,845 are male and 1,27,301 are female. The Government said that under Mission Youth and Mission YUVA, the Employment Department aims to generate 4.25 lakh job opportunities through 1.37 lakh entrepreneurship units focused on self-employment, StartUps, and skill development.
District Employment and Counselling Centres are also organizing Career and Rozgar Melas to guide young people, encourage innovation, and promote awareness of livelihood opportunities.
“Our goal is to channel the potential of educated youth into productive employment and entrepreneurship across Jammu and Kashmir,” the Government stated.
