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Unemployment and Economic Threats in Nagaland: Experts Raise Alarms

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The Angami Gazetted Officers' Krotho (AGOK) held a conference 'NounyÈ­ RÈ­chÈ­' at NBCC Convention Centre, Kohima, on the theme 'The ardent need to change the mindset and perceptive of educated unemployed youth towards self-reliance'. President Neilasa SopfÈ­ highlighted the existential threat posed by illegal migrants in the state, particularly in Kohima and Dimapur. He emphasized that unemployment is significantly impacted by illegal Bangladeshi immigrants (IBIs), who hire individuals across all levels, from menial workers to top entrepreneurs. The president presented data on the accelerated growth rate of IBIs in Nagaland since 1991, with a 181.67% increase by 2021.

Key Takeaways:

  • Illegal Bangladeshi immigrants (IBIs) pose an existential threat to Nagaland's economy and employment, as they hire individuals across all levels and contribute to economic drain.
  • The population of IBIs in Nagaland has grown at an accelerated rate of 181.67% from 1991 to 2021.
  • IBIs' business activities and joint ventures contribute to an economic drain, and their intermarriage with Nagas and adoption of their culture threaten local identity and dominance of supply chains.
  • The educated unemployed youth in Nagaland are encouraged to take up vocational training and self-reliance, as government services have reached a plateau.
  • Out of 23,777 shops in Nagaland, 17,055 are operated by non-locals, highlighting the issue of economic control by outsiders.
  • The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 focuses on skill development and vocational training, which can equip youth for the future.

Statistics:

  • 181.67%: the accelerated growth rate of IBIs in Nagaland from 1991 to 2021.
  • 17,055: the number of shops in Nagaland operated by non-locals.
  • 23,777: the total number of shops in Nagaland.
  • 2051: the predicted year when Nagas may become a minority due to rapid growth of IBIs.

Sources:

  • DIPR report, no date stated.
  • Eastern Mirror, Copyright 2025, distributed by Contify.com.

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