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Skills Crisis: Gujarat Youth Struggle Amid Job Shortage

8/5/2025

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Gujarat's youth face a disheartening skills crisis, ranking outside the top five in the India Skill Report 2025, despite hefty investments in skill development. The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme has faltered, witnessing a staggering 60% drop in applications and no submissions from crucial districts, leaving over 33,000 individuals without jobs.

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Gujarat's youth face a disheartening skills crisis, ranking outside the top five in the India Skill Report 2025, despite hefty investments in skill development. The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme has faltered, witnessing a staggering 60% drop in applications and no submissions from crucial districts, leaving over 33,000 individuals without jobs.