THE MULTIFACETED CHALLENGES FACED BY YOUTHS OF INDIA

Abstract

India's population is expected to surpass China's by April 2023, with a large young population, referred to as a "demographic dividend," comprising over 62% of the working age group (15-59 years old). This young population has the potential to drive economic growth and innovation, and a skilled and educated workforce can be a major asset for the country's development. However, each section of the youth population faces different issues and challenges, such as poor health, social, emotional, and psychological problems, cultural nuances, job creation, skill gap, family expectations, urbanization, rural disparity, lack of moral values, rigid culture, caste discrimination, religious bias, education disparities, lack of jobs and skills, corruption, drug abuse, peer pressures, youth unrest, involvement in crimes, brain drains, migration, lack of representation in democracy, and lack of civil engagement. The government must take an ethical responsibility to address these challenges and ensure the right prospects, proper direction, and accomplishments for the youth.