Context: World Population Day is marked on July 11 to focus attention on the importance of populationrelated issues. It is critical that we safeguard young people’s well-being because India’s welfare hinges on them.
India’s demographic dividend potential: At 253 million, India’s adolescent population is among the largest. Over 62% of India is aged between 15 and 59 years, and the median age of the population is less than 30 years.
Population related issues: There are certain challenges in efficient utilisation of demographic dividend -
Way forward