Vijayawada: Notwithstanding the higher education enrolment, Andhra Pradesh reported rising unemployment among educated youth. This clearly indicates that the job market cannot accommodate them.
The unemployment rate is higher in AP (4.1%) as compared to all India (3.2%). Unemployment is highest in people aged between 15-29 years and as age advances, the problem appears to cease.
“One reason that could be attributed is the inclination among the young adults towards education. It may also sound reasonable to presume that higher levels of unemployment rate in this age-group are probably spending time unemployed in wait of their desired job commensurate with the educational qualifications and pay expectations,” the socio-economic survey 2024-25 explained.
The report further said that the relatively lower levels of unemployment among females in rural areas after the young age (15-29 years) could be because they have opted for employment of their choice to augment their family income, having waited till such time after completing basic education, getting married and giving birth.
Survey found that about 47.5% of state’s population is in the labour force, with higher participation in rural areas (50.1%) compared to urban areas (41.3%). The overall Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in the state is lower due to the female LFPR being only 35.8%, though this is higher than the national average of 31.7%. Female LFPR is low across all age groups compared to males, with fewer job opportunities for females in both rural and urban areas. The report found that low female labour participation in urban areas is due to factors like higher education levels, lack of flexible work timings, and workplace proximity.
The report claimed that one of the components of “Super Six” schemes promised by chief minister Chandrababu Naidu-led NDA govt is providing 20 lakh job opportunities for youth in next five years and to accomplish the objective, the department is placing the trainees in various reputed companies.
“Currently, 84,593 trainees are undergoing skill training through ITIs in state, out of which one-year trainees are 49,915,” said the report.
The unemployment rate is higher in AP (4.1%) as compared to all India (3.2%). Unemployment is highest in people aged between 15-29 years and as age advances, the problem appears to cease.
“One reason that could be attributed is the inclination among the young adults towards education. It may also sound reasonable to presume that higher levels of unemployment rate in this age-group are probably spending time unemployed in wait of their desired job commensurate with the educational qualifications and pay expectations,” the socio-economic survey 2024-25 explained.
The report further said that the relatively lower levels of unemployment among females in rural areas after the young age (15-29 years) could be because they have opted for employment of their choice to augment their family income, having waited till such time after completing basic education, getting married and giving birth.
Survey found that about 47.5% of state’s population is in the labour force, with higher participation in rural areas (50.1%) compared to urban areas (41.3%). The overall Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in the state is lower due to the female LFPR being only 35.8%, though this is higher than the national average of 31.7%. Female LFPR is low across all age groups compared to males, with fewer job opportunities for females in both rural and urban areas. The report found that low female labour participation in urban areas is due to factors like higher education levels, lack of flexible work timings, and workplace proximity.
The report claimed that one of the components of “Super Six” schemes promised by chief minister Chandrababu Naidu-led NDA govt is providing 20 lakh job opportunities for youth in next five years and to accomplish the objective, the department is placing the trainees in various reputed companies.
“Currently, 84,593 trainees are undergoing skill training through ITIs in state, out of which one-year trainees are 49,915,” said the report.
