Srinagar, May 18 -- Now that work from home is returning to public discussion and policy thinking, Kashmir has before it an opening that can change the direction of its struggling job market.

What began during the COVID years as a temporary adjustment has gradually grown into a practical and accepted model for industries across the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also spoken about flexible work systems, digital growth and technology-led employment. Kashmir should treat this moment seriously.

The region continues to face one of the highest levels of unemployment among educated youth in India. Every year, thousands of young men and women complete degrees with hopes of building stable careers, only to discover that local opportunit...