Bengaluru, Nov 23: India is a highly aspirational country that at the cusp of a major transformation, but success depends on how we the people respond to the challenges of an uncertain but constantly changing world, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today said.
Speaking at the valedictory of World Youth Meet organised by Satya Sayee Lokasamstha Trust at Muddenahalli, the birth place of legendary engineer Sir M Visvesvaraya in Chikkaballapur district on Friday, he said that India has demographic advantage of 65 per cent of population below 35 years of age, the youth represent the energy that is driving India to a great future.
The knowledge and imagination, competence and confidence, the risk taking and multi-tasking ability of the youth will change the course of India’s development, Mr Naidu said.
‘’The demographic advantage we have today will yield complete dividends only if youth are equipped with the required skills and attitude, with the knowledge and wisdom. I hope that our education system, to which organisations provide good foundation for the youth,’’ he added.
He said the government was devising effective policies and programmes. But massive effort is required for transformation from civil society, the private sector academic and charitable organisations to ensure the country progressed on a fast lane.
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