Youth under the age of 18 years constitute almost 37 per cent of the population but poll manifestos are silent on it, claim Ahmedabad-based Patheya Budget Centre. However, they are not allowed to cast their votes and so, their rights are not addressed by the political parties," said Mahender Jethmalani, economist at Patheya Budget Centre. Considering the shere size of the segment, budgetary spending should be at least 25% of total spending, suggested Patheya. Aspects like physical development, availability of sports facilities and involvement in cultural activities are also neglected by the political parties. Of late concerns of safety of children are also growing but little attention is being paid, said the statement.

Source: dna November 07, 2017 03:11 UTC