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Education
Nagaland's Youth Unemployment Hits 17.5%, Chief Secretary Urges Education Overhaul
✍️ Indian Masterminds
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 12:37 PM
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A recent survey shows youth unemployment in Nagaland at 17.5%, prompting the state's chief secretary to call for sweeping reforms in the education system.
A government‑commissioned survey released this week indicates that 17.5% of Nagaland's residents aged 15‑29 are unemployed, a rate that officials describe as a growing concern for the state's economy.
The chief secretary, speaking at a press briefing, said the figure reflects a mismatch between the skills taught in schools and the demands of the modern job market. He urged the state education department to redesign curricula, strengthen vocational training, and improve linkages with local industries.
State officials said they will convene a task force comprising educationists, industry representatives and youth leaders to draft a reform roadmap. The aim is to equip young people with employable skills and reduce the unemployment gap over the next few years.
No specific timeline was announced, but the chief secretary emphasized that immediate policy action is essential to prevent the unemployment rate from climbing further.
The survey also highlighted regional disparities, with urban districts showing slightly lower unemployment than remote areas, underscoring the need for targeted interventions.
The chief secretary, speaking at a press briefing, said the figure reflects a mismatch between the skills taught in schools and the demands of the modern job market. He urged the state education department to redesign curricula, strengthen vocational training, and improve linkages with local industries.
State officials said they will convene a task force comprising educationists, industry representatives and youth leaders to draft a reform roadmap. The aim is to equip young people with employable skills and reduce the unemployment gap over the next few years.
No specific timeline was announced, but the chief secretary emphasized that immediate policy action is essential to prevent the unemployment rate from climbing further.
The survey also highlighted regional disparities, with urban districts showing slightly lower unemployment than remote areas, underscoring the need for targeted interventions.