The national unemployment rate among Indian youths aged 15 to 29 has experienced a slight dip in recent months. Data from the National Labour Force Survey’s July-September 2024 quarterly report shows a decline of the unemployment rate from 22.9% to 18.1%. A rise in job opportunities, particularly in the private sector, influences this positive trend. However, even with this positivity, the national unemployment rate is at 6.8% when all age brackets are considered.

There are still regional disparities, with Kerala leading the other states with a 10.1% unemployment rate, followed by Andhra Pradesh at 7.3%. Meanwhile, Delhi demonstrates the lowest unemployment rate at 2.6%, with Karnataka at 4%. Telangana sits in 10th place out of 22 states, with a 6.4% unemployment rate.

As the decline in youth unemployment is a positive sign, there still needs to be continued efforts to address unemployment across all ages and regions. Under the governance of the Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) party, Telangana saw little progress in job creation, which has led to political criticism and backlash. The 2022-23 Labour Force Survey revealed that Telangana had a concerning youth unemployment rate of 15.1% within the 15 to 29 age demographic. This figure not only exceeds the national average of 10% but also situates it among the highest in India.

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