Nearly 3 In 10 Youth In Bhopal, MP's Gwalior Neither Work Nor Study, NSO Report Reveals
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): In what reveals a sorry state of affairs, the future is on hold for nearly three in every 10 young people in Gwalior and Bhopal, aged 15-29, who are neither employed nor pursuing education or skill training. A recent Central government report has placed the two Madhya Pradesh districts at the top of the state's NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) list, with…
Bhopal and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh have the highest proportion of young people aged 15-29 who are neither employed nor in education or training, according to a recent National Statistics Office (NSO) report. Known as the NEET rate, 29.3% of Gwalior's young people and 29.2% of Bhopal's fall into this category, both significantly higher than the state average of 22%.
The report, released as part of the Labour Market Snapshot of Selected Districts, marks the first time the NSO has provided district-level labour market indicators using Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data from January to December 2025. While Bhopal ranks second among state capitals with a NEET rate of 29.2%, Jaipur in Rajasthan matches this figure at 29.2%.
The report highlights concerns over the disconnect between education, employability, and opportunities for the state's youth. Experts attribute potential reasons to shortcomings in the education system, a mismatch between qualifications and workplace needs, and broader social and economic factors influencing young people's choices.
However, the specific factors for each individual remain unclear as the NEET classification does not pinpoint a single cause.
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