January 12, 2026 2:45 PM
National Youth Day 2026: How India is empowering its young population
As India marks National Youth Day on January 12—observed annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda—the occasion doubles as a moment to assess how the country is harnessing its demographic dividend. With over 65% of the population under the age of 35, the government has built a wide institutional framework that links civic participation, skilling, employment, entrepreneurship, and health in pursuit of a “Viksit Bharat @2047”. This evolving youth ecosystem spans t...
