Demographic Dividend and Life Skills in India
Dr. Laxmikant B. Chopkar
Assistant Professor
Kumbhalkar Evening College of Social Work, Nagpur
Mob. 9822928971
E-mail: lchopkar@gmail.com
Abstract: The current population of India is 1,430,662,911 in the month of August, 2023 based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data. India population is equivalent to 17.76% of the total world population. In India, almost 41% of the population was below the age of 20 years. They can utilize their potential to contribute to the economy’s growth by having a better primary, secondary and higher education system. Skill knowledge is very important to utilize their potential effects and it also increases productivity, which further helps in economy’s growth. Youth has a potential and power to change the world for the better. Harnessing the potential of youth for burgeoning economic opportunities is the role of key stakeholders. India has the largest youth population in the world; it becomes a dire need to focus on their development in this 76th year of India’s independence. The cut-throat competition, unemployment, lack of job security, etc. are some of the major concerns for the educated and as a result, they are caught in the mad race. Skill development is a crucial sector relevant to economic growth and reaping India’s demographic dividend. This new challenge requires immediate and effective responses from a socially responsible system of education. Education is important, but education to support and live life better is important, but life skills education bridges the gap between basic functioning and capabilities. Imparting life skill training through inculcating life skill education will help youth to overcome such difficulties in life.
Keyword – Demographic dividend, Life skills
Doi Link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ2407IIIIV12P0008
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