Guest Column | To beat job blues, Punjab must overhaul its employment strategy

Punjab faces rising unemployment due to tightened immigration policies in the US, Canada, and Australia affecting international students.

The state's economy relies heavily on remittances and education exports, which are threatened by policy changes.

Calls for overhauling employment strategy include promoting local industries, skills training, and reducing reliance on foreign education.

Unemployment rate in Punjab is already above national average, with youth particularly affected.