IMPACT OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON JOB PROSPECTS AMONG YOUTH IN THE BORDER DISTRICT OF RAJOURI AND POONCH, JAMMU AND KASHMIR

Abstract

This study examines the influence of higher education on employment opportunities for young people in the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. These districts are affected by socio-political and economic difficulties that greatly affect career outcomes. These districts, which are defined by their isolated locations and restricted access to educational resources and career prospects, pose significant obstacles to employment for educated young people. The study investigates the impact of variables such as educational quality, infrastructure, and geographical circumstances on the capacity to find employment, emphasizing the discrepancies between the ambitions of young people and the actual job market conditions. Furthermore, it emphasizes the necessity for governmental measures to improve the efficiency of higher education in marginalized regions as a means of promoting socio-economic mobility.