With 367 million युव people, India’s future hinges on absorbing an increasingly educated workforce into productive employment
Nearly 40% of graduates under 25 are unemployed. The issue is persistent, reflecting structural gaps rather than a temporary slowdown
Graduate supply far outpaces job creation. Few secure stable salaried roles, pointing to a shortage of quality employment opportunities
Job growth is skewed towards agriculture and self-employment, with low earnings and limited structural transformation in the economy
Expansion in higher education has often compromised quality, leaving graduates without skills aligned to market demand
India must focus on quality job creation, strengthen manufacturing, and align education with industry to convert enrolment into employment