Young Journalists Grapple With Shrinking Job Market In Kashmir

Kashmir's journalism landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation, with young journalists caught between government oversight, disappearing opportunities, and the rise of unregulated social media reporting.

In this conflict-affected region, newsrooms now sit empty, and local journalism has been muted by surveillance and shrinking press freedoms. Recent graduates face a stark reality: viable employment platforms have virtually vanished.

University faculty report alarmingly low enrollment—just 25-30 students complete journalism degrees annually—citing restricted professional opportunities, declining prestige, and prohibitive education costs. 

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