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India Faces Youth Employment Crisis Despite Economic Growth

3/29/2026

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The State of Working India 2026 reports a persistent youth employment crisis in India, where only 2.8 million of the annual 5 million graduates secure jobs, despite a growing economy.
Nearly 40% of graduates under 25 are unemployed.
Structural issues include a misalignment between education and job market needs and under-resourced educational institutions.
Analysts call for improved job-creation strategies and higher-quality education to address these challenges.

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Story summary

The State of Working India 2026 reports a persistent youth employment crisis in India, where only 2.8 million of the annual 5 million graduates secure jobs, despite a growing economy.
Nearly 40% of graduates under 25 are unemployed.
Structural issues include a misalignment between education and job market needs and under-resourced educational institutions.
Analysts call for improved job-creation strategies and higher-quality education to address these challenges.