Graduate unemployment stays high despite education gains for India’s young workforce
Published on: March 17, 2026, 5:36 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India faces a youth unemployment crisis, with nearly 40% of young graduates jobless. Despite rising education levels, especially for women, stable jobs remain scarce, with only 7% securing permanent roles annually. This disconnect highlights a critical need for quality job creation to harness the nation's demographic dividend before it peaks.
