This article authored by me appeared as a lead Editorial article in the New Indian Express on 1st October 2013.For India to benefit from the Demographic dividend, the combined "will" ( willingness!) of the Goverment, Industry and the people is needed.
1) Government's "Will": Focus on improving quality of education at all levels. Can we use Food security to decrease drop-out rate?
2) Industry's "Will": Can CSR be made effective?
3) Individual’s Willingness : Need to address the challenges of
"OVER-ENTERTAINED" youth
The government should come up with an ICT based long-term plan for addressing the skill requirements by involving key stakeholders.
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