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Srinagar : The unemployment rate in the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir stands at 6.7%, nearly twice the average of 3.5% inside India, highlighting the scale of the employment challenge facing the territory.<\/p>\n

According to Kashmir Media Service, around 3.49 lakh youth are currently registered with District Employment and Counselling Centres (DE&CCs), while a significantly larger number remain outside the formal system, continuing to struggle for livelihood opportunities.<\/p>\n

Illegal occupation is cited by experts as one of the main reasons for elevated unemployment in the territory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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