J&K Fast-Tracks 23,000 Govt Vacancies; Mission Yuva Targets 5 Lakh Youth

'23,000 govt vacancies fast-tracked this year in J&K'

'1.35 lakh enterprise units planned to create opportunities for over 5 lakh youth, over 33,000 trained under Mission Yuva'

Srinagar, Aug 17: With youth employment emerging as a key focus, Jammu and Kashmir has fast-tracked 23,000 government vacancies this year and set a target of establishing 1.35 lakh enterprise units under Mission Yuva to support over five lakh youth.

During his Independence Day speech at Baramulla, Cabinet Minister Javed Ahmad Dar, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said the 23,000 vacancies have been forwarded to the concerned recruitment agencies.

He exuded hope that the recruitment process would be completed soon, while stressing that the process of filling government vacancies would continue.

The Minister said the government is pursuing employment opportunities through both government recruitment and the private sector, while entrepreneurship and skill development remained key components of its youth-focused initiatives.

“Under Mission Yuva, the government has planned 1.35 lakh enterprise units aimed at creating opportunities for more than five lakh youth across Jammu and Kashmir. More than one lakh applications had been received under the initiative so far, while over 29,000 units had received funding through banks, he said, adding that over 33,000 youth have also received skill training under Mission Yuva,” he said, adding “Youth are vital to Jammu and Kashmir's future. We need to provide them with opportunities in employment, entrepreneurship and skill development.”—(KNO)