Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Haryana Faces Job Crisis: Over 4 Lakh Vacancies Unfilled
The Indian government says there are over 400,000 jobs available in Haryana.
A politician, Kumari Selja, is asking why young people in Haryana aren't getting these jobs.
The government is trying to create jobs with different programs, like helping people find work or start businesses.
Selja worries that not having jobs is causing more drug use and crime among young people in the state.
She wants the government to fill these jobs quickly and help people learn the skills they need for these jobs.
Haryana reported 4.25 lakh job vacancies as of July 10, 2024, according to the National Career Service portal.
The Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje stated the government is implementing employment generation schemes in Haryana.
These schemes include the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana and others like PMEGP and MGNREGS.
Congress MP Kumari Selja questioned why the vacancies aren't reaching Haryana's youth.
Selja expressed concern that unemployment contributes to drug abuse and crime in the state.
- Who
- Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje and Congress MP Kumari Selja.
- What
- 4.25 lakh job vacancies were reported in Haryana.
- When
- As of July 10, 2024.
- Where
- Haryana.
- Why
- To address employment concerns and youth unemployment in Haryana.
Government's Perspective
Opposition's Perspective
Job Availability vs. Employment
Government's Perspective
Government acknowledges the job vacancies in Haryana.
Opposition's Perspective
Congress MP Kumari Selja questions the lack of employment for the youth in Haryana.
Government Action
Government's Perspective
The government is implementing schemes to generate employment.
Opposition's Perspective
MP Selja criticizes the government for not providing employment on the ground level.
- Vacancies Reported
- 4.25 lakh
- Date of Report
- July 10, 2024
- State
- Haryana
- Government Scheme Mentioned
- Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
- Portal Used
- National Career Service (NCS)