Srinagar, March 10 -- Government data reveals from 2022-23 to February 2025, 246 job fairs were conducted, 2,760 companies participated, and 1,36,200 job seekers registered themselves during these events. "Out of them, 39,782 candidates were shortlisted for second-round counseling, while 4,893 youth secured on-spot employment."

In 2022-23, the department organised 84 job fairs with the participation of 878 companies and 45,447 job seekers. "As a result, 14,014 candidates were shortlisted, while 1,761 job seekers got on-spot placements, and 2,978 youth were recommended for skill training."

In the subsequent year, the government increased the outreach, conducting 106 job fairs, engaging 1,412 companies and 72,175 job seekers. "This result...