Jammu, March 31, KNT: Peoples Democratic Party legislator Waheed Para on Tuesday raised concerns over rising unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir, urging the government to initiate a time-bound recruitment process to fill vacant posts.
Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Para said the Union Territory is facing one of the highest unemployment rates, which he put at around 32 percent, and stressed the need for urgent policy intervention.
The issue assumes significance as unemployment remains a major concern among youth in the region, with delays in recruitment and allegations of irregularities adding to public frustration.
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“With a 32 percent unemployment rate in J&K and more than 30,000 vacant posts, there is an urgent need for time-bound recruitment,” Para said.
He also called for a transparent recruitment policy, citing complaints of examination paper leaks in recent recruitment processes.
“There have been repeated complaints of paper leaks. This undermines trust and discourages deserving candidates,” he said.
Para urged the government to ensure accountability and restore confidence among job aspirants by strengthening safeguards in the recruitment system.
Unemployment and recruitment transparency have remained recurring issues in Jammu and Kashmir, with repeated calls from political leaders and civil society for systemic reforms. [KNT]
