Tripura's Unemployment Debate: 20,000 Jobs Filled, More to Come

Tripura Labour Minister Tinku Roy announced that 20,000 people have been recruited in various government departments over the past three years. He claimed that the number of unemployed youths has significantly reduced. However, opposition leaders criticized the government for delayed recruitment and failure to meet job promises made before the 2018 elections.

Tripura Labour Minister Tinku Roy revealed on Thursday that 20,000 individuals have been hired across various government departments in the last three years.

Addressing a discussion on unemployment led by Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman, the minister stated that the hirings span multiple categories including regular scale, contractual, and fixed pay employment within the government sector.

Roy also announced plans to recruit an additional 20,000 people, noting a drop in registered unemployed youths from 7,41,305 in March 2018 to 3,09,882 by March 2024.

(With inputs from agencies.)