How Politics, Religion & a Failed Education System Let Down Indian Youth
Every nation loves waxing lyrical about its so-called "demographic dividend" that is supposed to propel it to global preeminence: millions of young, sprightly and energetic citizens fuelled by a sense of nationalistic pride and accomplishment. But energy without direction burns out just as quickly and leaves behind more friction than thrust. And today, the rosy prospect of millions of nation-building and innovative young people can be disheartening when we step out of the well-groomed confines of political and corporate slogans to actually see the realities on the ground. A large chunk of our youth is currently unskilled, unemployed, and unproductive. Instead of being the vanguard of the national economy, they are increasingly becoming economic liabilities - living off their aged parents or on the government's dole just to eke out a living. But before we label these youths as lazy, irresponsible and ungrateful, there is a deeper question we must ask ours...