# JKCSF warns of grave youth unemployment crisis 2026-08-08T13:38:37+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Society Forum (JKCSF) has expressed grave concern over rising unemployment among the region's youth, calling it a serious social and economic challenge. Chairman Abdul Qayoom Wani said thousands of educated and skilled young people are spending their most productive years waiting for limited government jobs. Wani urged a shift away from the mindset that a government job is the only source of dignity. He emphasised private employment, entrepreneurship, agriculture, tourism, technology and freelancing as sustainable alternatives. The JKCSF plans to hold a stakeholder seminar to formulate a joint strategy to address the issue. ## Coverage - greaterkashmir.com Tags: civil society, employment crisis, Jammu and Kashmir, skill development, unemployment, youth Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/jkcsf-warns-of-grave-youth-unemployment-crisis/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/jkcsf-warns-of-grave-youth-unemployment-crisis/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.