India’s Youth Unemployment Rises Sharply in May

News Highlights

• India’s overall unemployment rate increased to 5.6% in May, up from 5.1% in April.
• Among urban youth aged 15–29 years, joblessness jumped to 17.9% from 17.2%, while rural youth unemployment rose from 12.3% to 13.7%
• The rise is partly due to a post-harvest decline in agricultural jobs, which pushes more young people towards insecure non-farm work.

Why It Matters

• Fresh graduates face increasing competition as more youth enter the job market.
• Highlights the urgent need for career preparation skills, internships, and practical training.
• Encourages students to diversify their job search—including freelancing, online roles, and skill-based gigs.

Source: reuters.com