GS3 · 15 marks · 250 words

A demographic Dividend does not ensure growth; it only generates potential. Discuss the steps made by the government to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the demographic transition.

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023

Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.

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NausheenAIR 9 · CSE 2023 · 85 wordsTheir whole copy

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Demographic dividend is understood as growth potential that can be achieved with favorable population structure. (Eg) India has the largest population in the world under 35 years.

Demographic dividend only generates potential and not ensure growth. Steps taken by the government to take advantage of demographic dividend Promoting employment

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ends on other factors like skills.

  • (2) Failure of governments to realise the potential.
    • (Eg) India's demographic dividend would peak in 2041
  • (3) "jobless growth" phenomena.

diagram Other reasons

  • (1) Social security to the workers might be absent.
  • (5) 60% of Indian workers in informal sector (ES'23)
  • (2) Sustainability to both market and environmental fluctuations needed.

Steps taken by the government to take advantage of demographic dividend

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  • Education
    • NEP-2020 that focusses on curriculum and vocational skills both.
    • Increasing enrollment ratio.
    • (5) From 25% to 27% according to ES'23 (2019 to 2021)
  • Skill development
    • PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 launched in budget '24

Promoting employment

  • (1) Budget '24 - One district one product and unity malls for employment of youth.
  • (2) PM - Atmanirbhar Rozgar Bharat Yojana.

"India's demography is its strength"

  • PM Modi on Independence Day speech

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