Rising unemployment

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As the Uttarakhand is gearing for Assembly elections in early next year. The people in the state are discussing the issues which must be addressed by the government with the sense of alacrity. The views expressed in the discussion clearly underline the need to focus on developmental issues mainly the creation of job opportunities for the youth in the public as well as private sector. 

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