Khalid Naveed, a social activist from Mahbubnagar, encourages young unemployed Muslims to use government skill development programs to find jobs and aid community growth.
Naveed points out that many young people lack jobs because they don’t have the right skills. This is a big issue for the Muslim community, which has over 200 million people. They often miss out on economic opportunities due to limited access to vocational training and social barriers. Naveed believes skill development can change this.
Programs like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) offer free courses with job placement in areas such as mobile repair, digital marketing, electrical work, refrigeration servicing, and healthcare. These courses improve job prospects and dignity for youth who might otherwise face unemployment or low wages.
Naveed also notes the rising involvement of Muslim women. JSS centers train them in fashion design, office management, beauty services, and soft skills. Many women, previously limited to household roles, are now becoming earners and even employers. In Hyderabad, women’s cooperatives supply garments to e-commerce sites.
Skilled youth are starting their own businesses, supporting Start-up India and Make in India initiatives. However, Naveed warns that language differences, lack of digital skills, and social prejudices need addressing through culturally sensitive outreach.
Naveed emphasizes that government programs are valuable opportunities. He urges young people to use the state and Central government skill development schemes available to them.
