29% Indian graduates are jobless, 97% illiterates have a job

The ILO report revealed that highly educated youth in India faced higher unemployment rates compared to those without formal education. The jobless rate for graduates was 29.1 per cent, while it was only 3.4 per cent for the illiterate population. The report highlighted a significant mismatch between education and job opportunities, with women and urban areas being disproportionately affected.