The youth has gained more importance today because of the rate at which
the population of youth increases. India is in an advantageous position
as a greater proportion of the population is or will be entering their
productive age. This is called as ‘youth bulge’. Such a situation of
‘youth bulge’ helps the country by providing abundant supply of
workforce and increasing the per capita output. As the population of
children and elderly becomes small in such case, the country needs to
spend less on the dependent population assuring higher economic growth.
According to figures, youth form 18% of the world population. But in case of India, 65% of the population is youth. So India stands to gain from the ‘youth bulge’. The working population of India is expected to grow by more than 47 million by 2020. This gives us a great opportunity, but the opportunity can be capitalized if the powers of youth harnessed properly.
The youth can contribute to India’s success and progress only if they are equipped with skills and knowledge. Youth without relevant skills and knowledge can actually derail the economy and create more trouble for the country. Therefore, it’s high time that the policy planners of the country make plans to nurture the youth and their aspirations. The plans should be able to harness the potential of the youth. Governments are rolling out initiatives for all round progress of the youth. Still much needed be done. The youth are also expected to grow mentally to be competent enough to play an important role in the nation building. Their dedication, hard work, innovativeness and quest of knowledge will not only help them to lead a satisfied life but will also be their contribution towards making India a superpower as dreamed by one of the role model of the Indian youth, former president, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.
According to figures, youth form 18% of the world population. But in case of India, 65% of the population is youth. So India stands to gain from the ‘youth bulge’. The working population of India is expected to grow by more than 47 million by 2020. This gives us a great opportunity, but the opportunity can be capitalized if the powers of youth harnessed properly.
The youth can contribute to India’s success and progress only if they are equipped with skills and knowledge. Youth without relevant skills and knowledge can actually derail the economy and create more trouble for the country. Therefore, it’s high time that the policy planners of the country make plans to nurture the youth and their aspirations. The plans should be able to harness the potential of the youth. Governments are rolling out initiatives for all round progress of the youth. Still much needed be done. The youth are also expected to grow mentally to be competent enough to play an important role in the nation building. Their dedication, hard work, innovativeness and quest of knowledge will not only help them to lead a satisfied life but will also be their contribution towards making India a superpower as dreamed by one of the role model of the Indian youth, former president, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.
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