Resource Title

National Youth Policy for India 2021

Summary

This National Youth Policy from 2021 articulates a ten-year vision for youth development that India seeks to achieve by 2030. It is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and serves to ‘unlock the potential of the youth to advance India’. The policy draws a detailed roadmap towards the vision outlined for the youth in the coming decade and delineates the actions within each priority area. It envisions an education system that imparts career opportunities and life skills to all young people. It ensures that the youth have access to sustainable livelihood opportunities that encourages them to stay within and revive the rural economy, generate employment via microregion-specific strategies, foster entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship, and support the informal and gig economy.

Resource Details

Author: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Department of Youth Affairs
Publisher: Government of India
Country of Publication: India
Year: 2022
Page Count: 68

Curriculum Subjects: Politics and Society, Civic Social and Political Education
Intended Audiences: Youth Groups, Higher Education, Adult and Community Settings, 16+ years
Format: Policy Document
Topics: Democracy, Policy, politics and society, Sustainable Development Goals
SDGs: General introduction to SDGs, 1. No Poverty, 3. Good Health and Well-Being, 9. Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, 16. Peace and Justice, 17. Partnerships for the Goals
Country of Focus: India

Description

Young people are at the forefront of harnessing the power of technology in all spheres and serve as a critical component in the larger vision of India. International organisations have acknowledged the significance of youth on various prominent development fora, a population that has been prominently featured in 12 of the 17 SDGs and with sufficient support, youth will be instrumental in fulfilling the SDGs. This policy outlines a ten-year vision for youth development in India, aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It focuses on five main areas: education, employment, youth leadership, health, and social justice, with a commitment to social inclusion.

Key points include:
1. A clear plan to achieve youth development goals by 2030.
2. Alignment with the National Education Policy 2020 to improve career and life skills.
3. Strengthening leadership and volunteering opportunities and using technology to empower youth.
4. Enhancing healthcare, especially mental health and reproductive health, and promoting sports and fitness.
5. Ensuring safety, justice, and support for marginalized youth.

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