Youth Empowerment for Viksit Bharat: Areas and Strategies

Abstract

This paper envisions a revolutionary path for India’s future by harnessing the immense capabilities of its youth. This paper delves into an all-encompassing approach to youth empowerment, starting with a humble proposal to reintegrate the Gurukul system’s ethical and creative teachings into the contemporary educational framework, aiming to nurture knowledgeable, wise and morally grounded leaders. It proposes the idea of including financial literacy, recommending government-backed programs that blend economic education with real-world applications to wing youth with decisive budgeting skills and entrepreneurial insight. If we embrace technology and Artificial Intelligence as partners, India will, therefore, reach its target before the desired deadline. It accentuates the transformative power of social service, encouraging mandatory community engagement to encourage empathy and community responsibility. With a futuristic view, it advocates for sustainable development education, influencing youth to become stewards of the environment for future generations. Political activism is also emphasised, promoting vigorous student participation in policy-making and governance. Significantly, the paper argues that efficient population control, including a future one-child policy, is indispensable for mitigating poverty and unemployment, ensuring a focus on fostering and developing India’s obtainable human resources. Together, these strategies present a gripping proposal for leveraging youth empowerment as the catalyst for India’s vibrant and sustainable future.