More than 21 lakh registered unemployed persons in UP: State minister

There are more than 21 lakh registered unemployed persons in Uttar Pradesh, Labour and Employment minister Swami Prasad Maurya told the state legislative council today.

Replying to a question raised by Congress legislator Deepak Singh during Question Hour, Maurya said, "As on June 30, there were 21,39,811 registered unemployed persons in UP. Through job fairs, the state government is providing employment opportunities to such persons."