Socio-Economic Problems Faced by Nyishi Tribal Youths Due to Unemployment in Arunachal Pradesh

For each and every society, region, state and state its population is important assets specially the youths. Nyishi tribal youths may be categorised as productive population or productive assets of a society. Unemployment is one of the dilemmas that have entangled the Nyishi tribal youths of Arunachal Pradesh, particularly the Nyishi tribal youths. Its negative impact on the development of an individual in particular and Nyishi society in general is undeniable. As the rate of unemployment towering high in the state, lack of business and managerial skills has crippled the Nyishi tribal youths from venturing into private businesses that could have encouraged self-employment. This study aims to identify the social and psychological effects of unemployment on the Nyishi tribal youths. It also examines the response of their families towards them and the consequent problems being faced by the unemployed Nyishi tribal youths. The area of the study was Nyapin Sub-division in Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh, from where a sample of 55 respondents was selected by using purposive sampling technique. The study sheds light on diverse repercussions of unemployment on the individual and family level such as skill deterioration, reduced self-esteem, confidence and disturbance in familial life.