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Nagaland Unemployment Hits 7.3%, Double National Average, Chief Secretary Reports
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 08:39 PM
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Nagaland's unemployment rate has risen to 7.3%, nearly twice the national average of 3.5%, according to the state's Chief Secretary.
Nagaland's latest labour statistics reveal an unemployment rate of 7.3%, a figure that stands out when compared with the national average of 3.5%. The data, released by the state's Chief Secretary, indicates a widening gap between the state and the rest of India.
The Chief Secretary highlighted that the rise in unemployment is a concern for the state's economic planners, especially in the wake of recent industrial and agricultural challenges. He added that the state government is reviewing current employment schemes to address the shortfall.
Experts point out that Nagaland's economy, heavily reliant on agriculture and small-scale industries, faces unique hurdles that may contribute to the higher unemployment figure. The state has been exploring diversification and skill development initiatives.
The government is expected to announce targeted measures to boost job creation in the coming months, aiming to bring the state's unemployment rate closer to the national benchmark.
The Chief Secretary highlighted that the rise in unemployment is a concern for the state's economic planners, especially in the wake of recent industrial and agricultural challenges. He added that the state government is reviewing current employment schemes to address the shortfall.
Experts point out that Nagaland's economy, heavily reliant on agriculture and small-scale industries, faces unique hurdles that may contribute to the higher unemployment figure. The state has been exploring diversification and skill development initiatives.
The government is expected to announce targeted measures to boost job creation in the coming months, aiming to bring the state's unemployment rate closer to the national benchmark.