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Analysis Study Research Paper | Social Science | Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026 | Pages: 535 - 540 | India
A Study of Socio-Economic Perspectives of Educated Unemployed Scheduled Tribe Youth and Its Impact on their Life (With Reference to Tripura)
Abstract: This study examines the socio-economic perspectives of educated unemployed Scheduled Tribe (ST) youth in Tripura and analyses the impact of unemployment on their livelihood, social mobility, and well-being. As per the secondary data from the Census of India (2011), the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2022-23, and the Tripura Human Development Report (2021), the study reveals that Tripura's ST population constitutes 31.8% of the total state population, with a literacy rate of 79.4% among STs. However, the unemployment rate among educated ST youth (age 15-29 years) remains high at 22.6%, compared to the overall state average of 13.4%. Despite notable educational achievements, limited industrial growth and skill mismatch have restricted employment opportunities. The researcher aims to examine the socio-economic causes of educated unemployed Scheduled Tribe (ST) youth to work and also to interpret the impact on their life, and explores associated socio-economic factors (education-job mismatch, skill deficiencies, and socio-cultural constraints) and assesses consequences such as income deprivation, psychological stress, and reduced social participation. The findings indicate that prolonged unemployment contributes to economic dependency (64%), mental stress (58%), and migration intent (41%) among respondents. Educated ST youth continue to face the challenges of underemployment and unemployment, which hinder both individual life chances and community development. The study bridges the gap between educational achievement and meaningful employment for ST youth in Tripura.
Keywords: Scheduled Tribes, educated unemployed youth, socio-economic perspectives, Tripura, youth life-impact
How to Cite?: Bhaskar Ranjan Das, Dr. Sudipta Das, "A Study of Socio-Economic Perspectives of Educated Unemployed Scheduled Tribe Youth and Its Impact on their Life (With Reference to Tripura)", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 535-540, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26306150711, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26306150711