Employment Exchange in Malappuram: Only 3,763 Jobs Secured in 10 Years Malappuram: Despite over 1.5 lakh job seekers registering with employment exchanges in the district, only 3,763 individuals secured employment over the past decade. The data, disclosed by the state’s labor minister, Shibu Baby John, highlights a stark disparity between the number of registrations and actual job placements. The figures reflect the temporary appointments made through the employment exchange system, which is mandated for all government and semi-government bodies to report vacancies. The report, shared during a parliamentary session, reveals that between January 2021 and March 2026, 65,228 people across Kerala secured jobs through employment exchanges. However, Malappuram accounted for just 3,763 of these placements, indicating a significant gap in the effectiveness of the system. The minister attributed the low numbers to widespread non-compliance with regulations, as many departments and local bodies bypassed the exchange to directly hire staff on a daily wage basis. Legal challenges have also emerged, with the High Court repeatedly emphasizing that bypassing the employment exchange constitutes illegal appointments. The court has stressed the need for transparency and fairness in temporary hiring, ensuring that all candidates are evaluated through the designated process. The data also breaks down the number of appointments across various departments. For instance, the Kerala Water Authority appointed 512 workers, while the Health Department placed 354 individuals. Other departments, such as the Agriculture Department (260), Ayurveda (214), and Education (206), also saw limited placements. Notably, the local self-government department accounted for 205 appointments, and the Revenue Department hired 193 workers.#kerala #health_department #malappuram #shibu_baby_john #kerala_water_authority
