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Jharkhand’s unemployment rate, which has crossed 17%, is three times the national average, pushing millions of youth to migrate to states like Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Kerala in search of livelihoods.
According to the Migrant Workers Cell, over 10 lakh Jharkhandis have migrated, facing exploitation, discrimination, inhumane working conditions, lower wages compared to local workers, and an identity crisis. The lack of a clear employment policy, coupled with land acquisition for mining and industrial projects, has stripped tribal communities of their agricultural lands, forcing them into low-paying, unstable jobs elsewhere.
The education system’s failures, including 7,900 primary schools with only one teacher and 17,850 vacant teacher posts, exacerbate the crisis. In higher education, over 4,000 posts remain unfilled, and the lack of SC/ST/OBC reservations is seen as systemic discrimination. In the private sector, only 21% of jobs go to Jharkhandis, despite a 75% reservation rule, further fueling discontent.
The recurring issue of examination paper leaks has further deepened the youth’s distrust in the system. The JSSC-CGL exams in January and September 2024 were canceled due to leaks, and despite demands for a CBI inquiry in the High Court, no concrete action has been taken. The recruitment process for excise constables was halted after changes in regulations, resulting in the tragic deaths of 12 candidates. Similarly, the Jharkhand Police Competitive Examination 2023, which advertised 4,919 posts, was withdrawn, wasting the efforts of thousands of aspirants. These failures, combined with unclear employment policies, have left the youth disillusioned with both the government and the system.
The JJM had initially planned a massive gherao of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly on August 5, to press their demands. However, the sudden demise of Shibu Soren, a towering figure in Jharkhand’s political and tribal rights movement, on August 4, led to the postponement of the event. On August 26, the youth regrouped and held a dharna in Ranchi, submitting a memorandum to the authorities.
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