India's predominantly youth population is seen as a demographic dividend when many countries have aging populations. But India's demographic dividend may not result in an economic dividend. About 25% of the youth in the age group of 14 to 18 cannot read basic text fluently in their own language. "Unless we ensure that our young people reach adulthood with the knowledge, skills, andopportunities they need to help themselves, their families, and their communities move forward, India's much awaited 'demographic dividend' will not materialize. Our interactions with youth in this age group suggest that as a country we urgently need to attend to their needs.

Source: Economic Times January 16, 2018 12:24 UTC