SHILLONG: As thousands of skilled professionals who were employed outside the state, have returned to the state owing to the pandemic, the biggest concern for the State Government is how they can be provided with a sustainable employment here in the state.
At least 18000 people have returned to the state in the last few months and many of them were employed in different parts of the country. The State Government is now exploring ways to work on strategies to absorb the skilled professionals.
Chairman of the State Planning Board, Lambor Malngiang while taking cognizance of the matter on Monday admitted that with their return, unemployment problem in the State has multiplied and there is a need to address the issue.
Pointing out that there are around 20,000 people returning to the State, Malngiang said that solution needed be found and fast because if things were not resolved it might increase crime rate in the State.
In order to chalk out as to what needs to be done, the State Planning Board has convened a meeting on July 7.