Unemployment in Kashmir is often discussed, but one critical truth is ignored.

Across Kashmir, traditional and skilled jobs like barbering, carpentry, masonry, and daily wage work are increasingly being done by outsiders, while local youth remain unemployed.

In this video, we explore why Kashmiri youth are no longer taking up these professions, how social pressure, education choices, and mindset play a role, and why this shift is causing Kashmir’s economy to move outside the region.