The well educated youths in Manipur face a problem after completing
their studies. That is unemployment. Nothing is open. If there is anything,
they are private school teachers or loan collectors for so called private
banks. And that too the work load is ten times heavier comparing with the
salary they get. If someone start thinking of doing their own business, loads
of hurdles they have to clear, as the present Manipur society is influence with
problems. There is lack of raw materials, market and above all the insecurity
the people feel. This is one of the main reason for opting for finding work
outside Manipur.
"I personally came to Delhi searching for greener pastor/pasture. I
would say that the condition back at home (i.e. Manipur) if not worse is very bad.
We don’t have any prospect for a job. And the few that are there are grabbed by
people with money and power. There is no prospect for people like us who belong
to middle class with no connection" - lamented by a Manipuri student.
"Well, I came here because my parents have become and emotional
wreck if I stay there. They are always fearful of me getting killed by either
militant or the police. Because that’s the reality there. The greed for some
few thousand of money make people a killer there. So, I came here for their
sanity" - these are the common answer from most of the Manipuri Students
in Delhi.
"One of the main reasons I came here is because I see no prospect
of earning money as well as for my career there. Like I was a teacher in
private school for two years and they pay me only Rs. 1000 per month. And the
duty at school take up all my time which leave me no time for finding or trying
for other career option" - Comment by a Manipuri student who is currently
pursuing PhD. from a Central University.
"Well, all the system there is corrupted. No hope for common people
like us. On one hand is the police/politician/govt. and on the other hand the
militant. Its like choosing between the lesser devil. So, I came here to get
more exposure as well as to make a life of myself." Another heartbreaking
answer from a student of DU.
"I am a mature adult now who can think of its own. And I feel the
need to fulfill my responsibilities towards my parents. And I see no way of
fulfilling any of those living there. The govt. jobs are less and costly while
the private one have no prospect. If, even I work at a call centre here I can
earn around Rs. 10000 which I can support myself as well give a portion to my
parents." - A call centre Executive from Manipur.
There is very less scope to explore there at Manipur. And above these
there is the problem of militant with the government. Every other day there is
band and general strike. And every machinery have become stagnant and
corrupted. There is no possibility of making a respectable life. All these
situations have made the youths to come outside the state and try out something
new.
Well, there must be a way. We need to corporate each other, with
Government, with NGOs, with every responsible local clubs/organisations for a
better tomorrow. Its right time for all of us to work together to get rid of
such dilemma.
