Students and faculty of NEISSR with recruiters and
stakeholders during the job fair offering at NEISSR campus, 7th Mile
Chümoukedima, on Friday.
- DIMAPUR — In a
significant initiative to address the growing concern of unemployment in
Nagaland, the North East Institute for Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR),
in collaboration with MRF Limited and Step UP International, organised a job
fair offering 265 vacancies on Friday at NEISSR campus, 7th Mile in
Chümoukedima.
- Addressing the participants, Dr. Fr. CP Anto, Principal of
NEISSR, emphasised that unemployability is the root cause of the crisis and
that youth need to be skilled, adaptable, and prepared for the workforce, an
update stated.
- He highlighted that the institute, having closely interacted
with the youth of Nagaland, recognised the urgent need to create such
employment opportunities.
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- “It is everyone’s responsibility—parents, churches,
educational institutions, and the community—to motivate and support the youth
to take up jobs”, he said.
- The job fair was marked by the presence of key recruiters
and stakeholders. Venkataramanan R, HR executive at MRF Limited, and Anitha
Indira Bhai, project director of Step UP International, announced scope for
over 500 youths from Nagaland. The recruiters also stressed the importance of
developing a professional work culture in the region.
- The event brought to light the stark reality of educated
unemployment in the state. The district employment officer, Dimapur, shared
that more than 68,000 educated individuals are currently unemployed in
Nagaland.
- “There is an urgent need for research into why the majority
of youth prefer government jobs over private sector opportunities and why they
are hesitant to explore employment outside the state”, the update stated.
- “In its proactive role, NEISSR is collaborating with the
Ministry of Labour and Employment, the National Career Service, and AIDA Don
Bosco, to facilitate job placements and career counseling. The institute
reiterated its commitment to empowering the youth through skill-based training
and strategic partnerships”.
- As part of the initiative, walk-in interviews will be held
for MRF LEAD and NAPS programme and English language trainers for Step UP
International on April 26 at Don Bosco College, Kohima.
- “This job fair stands as a call to action for the people of
Nagaland to embrace available opportunities and foster a culture of employment
and growth,” the update stated.
