Nearly 23% of Karnataka’s youth force under 35 is neither working nor studying: Report
A new report reveals that 23% of Karnataka's youth under 35 are neither employed nor studying, despite a decline in the state's unemployment rate. The study highlights a significant disparity in opportunities between Bengaluru and other districts, urging for better infrastructure and vocational training.
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Nearly 23% of Karnataka’s youth force under 35 years is neither working nor studying even with the State’s unemployment rate at 8.6%. A lack of or inadequate training with fewer opportunities for work is pushing the youth force to leave their homes and migrate to Bengaluru, straining the State capital, says a report on the state of young workers in Karnataka.
The article relies on data from a third-party report and presents findings neutrally.
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