{"id":24263,"date":"2024-01-30T06:38:14","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T06:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=24263"},"modified":"2024-01-30T06:38:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T06:38:18","slug":"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","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/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\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cDemographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes more educated, aware, skilled and creative.\u201d What measures have been taken by the government to enhance the capacity of our population to be more productive and employable? (12.5 marks, 200 words)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The demographic dividend in India, characterized by a large working-age population, holds immense potential for economic growth and development. However, this advantage can only be harnessed if our manpower is equipped with education, awareness, skills, and creativity. Mere demographic abundance is insufficient; a proactive approach is essential to ensure that the population becomes not only more numerous but also more productive and employable. Recognizing this imperative, the Indian government has implemented several measures to enhance the capacity of its people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin with, the government has prioritized education, introducing initiatives like the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and the Right to Education Act, aiming to provide quality education to all. Skill development programs, such as Skill India and the National Skill Development Mission, have been launched to bridge the gap between education and employability. Moreover, awareness campaigns on various fronts, including health and hygiene, have been promoted to create a more informed populace. The emphasis on digital literacy and technological training further aligns the workforce with the demands of a rapidly evolving global economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: <\/strong>Development processes and the development industry \u2014the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2f4023cd59\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/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\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In the Introduction, try to define a<\/strong> <strong>Demographic Dividend.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In Body, discuss the measures taken by the government to enhance the capacity of our population to be more productive and employable.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In Conclusion, try to mention the importance of demographic dividend for India.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If India has to reap the benefits of the \u2018demographic dividend\u2019 in the years ahead, investments in social infrastructure by way of education, skill development, training, and provision of healthcare facilities must be made to enhance the productivity of the workforce and the welfare of the population.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) <\/strong>defines a demographic dividend as the economic growth potential that can result from shifts in a population\u2019s age structure, mainly when the share of the working-age population (15-64) is larger than the non-working age share of the population (14 and younger, 65 and older). At present, India has around 62.5% of its population in the\u202fage group of 15-59 years\u202fwhich is ever-increasing and will be at the peak around 2036 and reach approximately 65%.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"342\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-44.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24264 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 576px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 576\/342;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"282\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-45.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24265 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 320px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 320\/282;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measures_taken_by_the_Government_to_Enhance_the_Capacity_of_Population\"><\/span><strong>Measures taken by the Government to Enhance the Capacity of Population:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Setting up of <strong>National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) <\/strong>under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana to offer meaningful, industry-relevant, skill-based training to the Indian youth as well as a government certification on successful completion of training to help them secure a job in the future.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Along with the <strong>Right to Education Ac<\/strong>t, several Scholarship schemes are in operation to encourage enrolment and learning levels among different groups.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Initiated the<strong> National Literacy Mission<\/strong> to raise the literacy rate to 80 percent and reduce the gender gap to less than 10 percent.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>National Policy on Education<\/strong>, 1986 emphasizes the removal of disparity among different social classes by ensuring equality of educational opportunities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>To take full advantage of the demographic dividend, India not only needs an educated but also a healthy population. For this, India has started the <strong>National Health Mission (NHM)<\/strong> encompassing its two sub-missions. National Rural Health Mission and National Urban Health Mission, to achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>India has the potential to achieve a much faster pace of economic growth than both China and the US. Its demographic profile can be further improved by investing in physical and human infrastructure, increasing female labor force participation, technological innovation, boosting savings, etc.\u00a0 Though India has initiated all pertinent programs and policies, to make the dream of a demographic dividend a reality the key lies in their effective and efficient implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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