In a striking reflection of Haryana's unemployment crisis, approximately 395,000 individuals, including 46,102 graduates and 6,112 postgraduates, have applied for contractual sweeper positions offered by the Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam. The role, which provides a monthly salary of Rs 15,000, involves cleaning and maintaining public areas in government departments. Many applicants, frustrated with the lack of job opportunities, see this as a last resort despite the nature of the work being unskilled. The overwhelming response has raised concerns about the government's failure to create adequate job opportunities, with critics pointing to the need for transparency in recruitment processes. Job seekers express that even low-paying jobs in the private sector offer no better prospects, pushing many to seek these menial jobs as a means to stability. This situation has sparked political criticism, highlighting the pressing need for employment solutions in the state.