Jammu & Kashmir’s recent announcement of achieving a near-universal literacy rate of 98.43 percent marks an undeniable milestone. Education Minister Sakina Itoo rightly hailed this as a historic moment, crediting the relentless dedication of teachers, volunteers, officers, and more importantly, the learners themselves.

However, while this is a proud achievement, it also brings into sharp focus an equally pressing reality: unemployment. With the literacy drive nearly complete, a new challenge looms large: how to provide........

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