The majority of youth in the country are looking for jobs in abroad.

The number of people applying for passports daily for foreign employment has risen to 2,500, according to the Department of Immigration and Emigration.

Its media spokesman Gayan Milinda said the number of people applying for passports daily had increased since the lifting of travel restrictions.

The majority of youth in the country are looking for jobs in abroad.

Economic analysts point out that this activity of youth will also plunge the country's economy.

Economic analysts have also indicated that the concerned department should prepare a programme to sustain them in the country to strengthen the economy of the country.