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J&K Unemployment Near 38%, Govt 'Hands Up' Says Mehbooba Mufti
✍️ greaterkashmir.com
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 03:48 PM
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Mehbooba Mufti has warned that Jammu and Kashmir’s unemployment rate is close to 38% and that the government is in a state of readiness to act.
In a recent statement, former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti highlighted that the unemployment rate in Jammu and Kashmir is approaching 38 percent.
She added that the state government is "hands up" and ready to address the issue.
The remarks come amid growing concerns over joblessness in the region.
Mufti’s comments were made during a public briefing, where she urged authorities to take immediate steps to curb the rising unemployment.
The government has yet to release detailed figures or a comprehensive plan to tackle the problem.
She added that the state government is "hands up" and ready to address the issue.
The remarks come amid growing concerns over joblessness in the region.
Mufti’s comments were made during a public briefing, where she urged authorities to take immediate steps to curb the rising unemployment.
The government has yet to release detailed figures or a comprehensive plan to tackle the problem.