Manipur’s Educated Youth Face Growing Job Crisis, Economy Stalls

Manipur’s young population, many of whom hold university degrees, is confronting a widening gap between qualifications and available jobs. Recent observations by local analysts describe the situation as a silent collapse of the state’s youth economy, where educated graduates struggle to find meaningful employment.

The mismatch stems from limited industrial growth, a scarcity of skilled‑labour positions, and migration of private investment to other regions. As a result, a growing number of degree‑holders remain underemployed or resort to informal work that does not utilize their training.

The trend threatens the long‑term economic prospects of the state, prompting calls from civil‑society groups for targeted skill‑development programmes and incentives to attract businesses that can absorb the educated workforce. Policymakers are urged to address the structural bottlenecks before the youth unemployment issue deepens further.