Youth unemployment rate in the country stands at 7.2 percent. The Economic Affairs Minister, Khandu Wangchuk, said the unemployment rate in the country is not as high compared to other countries.
The national unemployment rate stands at 2.1 percent
The Minister said it would be challenging for the government to maintain the same rate. He added unemployment is a national concern and it is important for the government to focus on employment generation.
He was speaking at the first ever national employment forum which was held in the capital today.
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The forum brought together the stakeholders involved in national employment including the ministries, service industries and private sectors.
The discussions in the forum are expected to help the policy makers, planners and the employers to find a solution to the emerging youth unemployment issue.
