Demographic Dividend to Development Drive: India's Youth in Focus

World Population Day is celebrated every year on July 11. The theme of World Population Day 2025 is “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world”.

  • For India, home to the world’s largest youth population, this is a pivotal moment to transform demographic strength into sustainable development.

India’s Demographic Advantage

World’s Largest Youth Cohort

  • India has 371 million youth (15–29 years), giving it a unique advantage in the global workforce (UNICEF).

Demographic Dividend Window (2005–2055)

  • A critical opportunity to channel youthful energy into productivity-led growth.

Economic Opportunity

  • Strategic investment in education, health, and ....
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