UPSC Mains 2016 · GS II · Q16 · 12.5 marks · 200 words

“Demographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes more educated, aware, skilled and creative.” What measures have been taken by the government to enhance the capacity of our population to be more productive and employable ?

हिन्दी में

“भारत में जनांकिकीय लाभांश तब तक सैद्धांतिक ही बना रहेगा जब तक कि हमारी जनशक्ति अधिक शिक्षित, जागरूक, कुशल और सृजनशील नहीं हो जाती ।” सरकार ने हमारी जनसंख्या को अधिक उत्पादनशील और रोज़गार-योग्य बनने की क्षमता में वृद्धि के लिए कौन-से उपाय किए हैं ?

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “Demographic dividend may become demographic liability in the absence of adequate skill development. In this context, discuss the importance of National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, 2015.”

Shubham KumarAIR 1 · CSE 2020 · 165 wordsTheir whole copy

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India is in phase of demographic dividend which will remain for next 30-35 years. If not utilized properly it can become a disaster.

for making full use of this opportunity India need skilled labour force. National Policy for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, 2015 is a step in right direction :-

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(1) It tries to decrease the demand-supply gap by

  • Industry participation
  • Proper framework
  • Promoting internship culture etc.

(2) major issues

  • low skill
  • low employability
  • lack of Institutes
  • lack of industry ready skills

are addressed in the Policy Document

(3) It tries to remove gender gap and make skill development equitable and for both genders.

(4) Promoting Entrepreneurship

→ by better connecting experts with entrepreneurs. → Promoting start up culture → Incubators, Training centres etc. → Funding - MUDRA scheme

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Prime minister on Youth day said "Our Youth should become job providers & not job seekers"

It's high time, to make our labour force skill & productive

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016, General Studies Paper II, Q16. The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.