Unemployment is a significant issue in Kerala, despite its relatively high levels of education and social development. Several factors contribute to this problem:
- Dependency on Service Sector: Kerala's economy is heavily reliant on the service sector, particularly tourism and remittances from the Gulf countries. However, this sector alone cannot absorb the increasing number of job seekers, leading to a lack of diverse employment opportunities.
- Population Pressure: Kerala has a high population density, which puts pressure on available resources and job opportunities. The state's population growth outpaces the rate of job creation, exacerbating the unemployment problem.
- Mismatched Skills: While Kerala boasts a high literacy rate, there is often a mismatch between the skills possessed by job seekers and the skills demanded by the labor market. Many graduates lack the technical or vocational skills required for available jobs, leading to underemployment or unemployment.
- Public Sector Employment: Historically, public sector employment has been a major source of jobs in Kerala. However, with limited opportunities in the public sector and a preference for secure government jobs among the populace, competition for these positions is fierce, leaving many unemployed.
- Informal Sector Challenges: A significant portion of Kerala's workforce is engaged in the informal sector, which lacks job security, benefits, and stable incomes. This informal economy often fails to provide adequate employment opportunities to sustain livelihoods.
- Lack of Industrialization: Kerala's industrial sector remains underdeveloped compared to other states in India. The absence of a robust industrial base limits job creation and economic growth, contributing to the unemployment problem.
- Seasonal Unemployment: Certain sectors, such as agriculture and construction, experience seasonal fluctuations in demand for labor. During lean seasons, many workers face unemployment or reduced income, adding to the overall unemployment rate.
Addressing the unemployment challenge in Kerala requires a comprehensive approach that includes efforts to diversify the economy, enhance skill development programs, promote entrepreneurship, and attract investment in key sectors. Additionally, policies aimed at bridging the gap between education and employment, supporting small and medium enterprises, and improving infrastructure can help create more job opportunities and reduce unemployment in the state.
Kerala Empowerment Drive By Ultimate Bliss Foundation
In order to help Youths in Kerala, ULTIMATE BLISS FOUNDATION has started Employment Drive. Following are important parts of this drive:
- Empowering the Job Seekers in Kerala Providing the required academic and professional skills expected by employers through various training programs.
- Developing Proper Approach, Etiquettes, and Vision Fostering a proper approach, etiquettes, and vision in youths in Kerala to evolve them as global cosmopolitan citizens.
- Preparing Job Seekers for Interviews Equipping job seekers with the necessary skills and confidence to excel in interviews.
- Providing Job Placement Supports Offering job placement support services to job seekers to facilitate their employment opportunities.
So, if you are looking for jobs or employees, please, fill up the following Registration Forms.