Bringing young Indians to corridors of power
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bringing young Indians to corridors of power

New Indian Express  

With energy, creativity and an inherent drive to challenge the status quo, young Indians hold the key to the future that would reflect their aspirations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call to invite one lakh young individuals without political backgrounds to actively participate in politics marks a watershed in Indian democracy. For the first time, the government may be opening doors for common young Indians to engage in policy making and governance. Youth participation in politics is not merely an idealistic aspiration but a necessity in today’s rapidly changing world.

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Forging leadership with India’s youth power
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Forging leadership with India’s youth power

The Hindu  

Every year, January 12 is celebrated across the length and breadth of India as ‘National Youth Festival’, a day which is also the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue is an innovative one, launched with the vision of engaging India’s youth in the developmental journey of the nation. In the third stage, the Viksit Bharat …

Jammu: Youth must work for constructive change, says LG
3 months, 1 week ago

Jammu: Youth must work for constructive change, says LG

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said the youth of the country have big dreams not just for themselves but for the development of this great nation and they are working towards constructive change. During an interaction with a youth delegation from Tamil Nadu, who are on a five-day visit to J&K for ‘Yuva Sangam’ under the …

PM: Youth’s Innovation Will Drive India’s Future
3 months, 2 weeks ago

PM: Youth’s Innovation Will Drive India’s Future

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday underscored that India's future and the world's will be driven by innovation, knowledge, and the energy of its youth. Interacting virtually with participants at the grand finale of the Smart India Hackathon, the Prime Minister said the government was pushing reforms to clear roadblocks for the young, as India aims to become …

Nation’s vision aligned with aspirations of young people, says Tamil Nadu Governor
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nation’s vision aligned with aspirations of young people, says Tamil Nadu Governor

The Hindu  

For a long time, there has been a condescending attitude towards the young people. Today, the nation’s vision is aligned with the aspirations of the young people, said Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. The young people had a huge role to play in taking the country forward with their vision, he said, referring to the goal of achieving ‘Viksit Bharat’ i.e. …

ABVP Launches 15-Day Voter Awareness Campaign in Mumbai
4 months, 3 weeks ago

ABVP Launches 15-Day Voter Awareness Campaign in Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

Youth wings of political parties are actively engaging young voters through street plays, talk shows and gate meetings. Their aim is to foster voter awareness and drive participation, especially among first-time voters. The ABVP has launched a 15-day voter awareness campaign, ‘Future Conclave for a Better Mumbai’, in collaboration with NGOs Vidyarthi Nidhi Nyas and Students for Development.

‘Young voices hold power to steer the course of history and rebuild society’
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Young voices hold power to steer the course of history and rebuild society’

Hindustan Times  

She is no cynic, but when she exercises her franchise in Navi Mumbai on May 20, the thought running through her mind will be if her decision will affect the political climate of the country. “And if it does, I am also worried about whether I am making the right decision at all and whether my reasons for voting for …

Guest Column: Changing paradigm of governance; balancing perceptions with evidence
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Guest Column: Changing paradigm of governance; balancing perceptions with evidence

Hindustan Times  

The democratic process, particularly evident in the Lok Sabha elections, stands as a cornerstone in shaping governance in India. However, amid the fervour of electoral campaigns and political strategisation, a critical issue emerges: The prevalence of perceptions over evidence-based decision-making. As our political landscape evolves, driven by technological advancements and shifting societal dynamics, the imperative for governance anchored in evidence …

Accelerating urban sustainability by involving youth
1 year, 7 months ago

Accelerating urban sustainability by involving youth

Hindustan Times  

Cities stand as living embodiments of the dreams and realities woven by diverse generations. Aligned with the theme of this year’s United Nations International Youth Day, the case for developing green skills and institutionalising youth involvement in urban governance stands stronger than ever in a changing climate. Through collaborations with private sector entities, climate scientists, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, and non-governmental organisations, …

Providing a clear vision, roadmap to the youth vital: Telangana CM
2 years, 8 months ago

Providing a clear vision, roadmap to the youth vital: Telangana CM

The Hindu  

Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, on Tuesday, said that as India gets set to celebrate its 75th anniversary of Independence, it was important to provide a clear vision and roadmap to the country about its future, especially to the youth. We wanted to build an India known equally for its entrepreneurial and technology capabilities.” The Chief Minister, while speaking after …

Youth will make democratic institutions more accountable, participatory, meaningful, says Om Birla
2 years, 11 months ago

Youth will make democratic institutions more accountable, participatory, meaningful, says Om Birla

Firstpost  

He also said that our policies and programmes should be youth-centric to reap the demographic dividend Guwahati: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said that youth are not only the future of the country but also the present. In his address at the valedictory session of the eighth Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference, Birla said that the youth, with their …

Youthspeak: The audacity of youth
3 years, 2 months ago

Youthspeak: The audacity of youth

India Today  

With an average age of 29, India is currently home to a fifth of the world’s youth population. The United Nations Population Fund predicts that this ‘youth bulge’—often referred to as India’s demographic dividend—will last till about 2025, with India continuing to have one of the youngest populations in the world till 2030. The one thing that unites young Indians’ …

In Malaysia, young people find their voice amid a pandemic
3 years, 5 months ago

In Malaysia, young people find their voice amid a pandemic

Al Jazeera  

At the end of June, when Malaysians were grappling with a drastically worsening coronavirus pandemic, pictures of black flags, and people waving them from their cars or their homes, appeared on social media. Political analyst Bridget Welsh told Al Jazeera the government’s delay in implementing the legislation after it was passed was the catalyst for the disaffection felt by many …

PM Modi puts onus on youth to make India self-reliant
4 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi puts onus on youth to make India self-reliant

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday put the onus of making India self-reliant and work for the development of the country on the youth of India. The youth should join politics to work for the development of the country and to bring about tangible change, Modi said at the valedictory function of 2nd National Youth Parliament Festival, adding that dynasty-based …

Will India’s GenZ chart a new political path?
4 years, 7 months ago

Will India’s GenZ chart a new political path?

Live Mint  

For long, India’s political parties and their leaders searched for the elusive youth vote without success. Data from the YouGov-Mint-CPR Millennial survey suggests the age divide in political views is sharpening, with the post-millennial generation appearing to chart a different path compared to older age-groups. But it opens up a new cleavage in India’s polity, with different age-cohorts holding distinct …

Young Indians deserve far more than what Modi’s government is offering us
4 years, 7 months ago

Young Indians deserve far more than what Modi’s government is offering us

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. India’s journey has gone from snake charmers to mouse charmers!” said prime …

Young India: Upwardly mobile, superficial
5 years, 8 months ago

Young India: Upwardly mobile, superficial

Deccan Chronicle  

One of the more prominent clichés today is that India is among the youngest nations of the world. Certainly, idealism — as a goal unto itself — does not appear to be one of the defining characteristics of our young. A large part of young India does want to escape from the clutches of mullahs and mahants, and move on …

India’s population skews young, which may sway its elections
5 years, 11 months ago

India’s population skews young, which may sway its elections

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Young Indians could play a crucial role in the ongoing general election in the world’s largest democracy. When Pakistan attacked us, Narendra Modi gave them a jaw-breaking reply.” ___ Vardha Kharbanda, 20, psychology student “I am looking out for an issue that no government is actually talking about, that is pollution. So, I think we have really …

What Young India wants: ‘Sarkari Naukri’
6 years, 7 months ago

What Young India wants: ‘Sarkari Naukri’

Live Mint  

In one of the largest such exercises ever conducted in the world, millions of applicants are appearing this month for an online recruitment test conducted by the Indian Railways. Most recruitment drives by government departments across the country generate similar enthusiasm among job seekers and it is quite common to find thousands of applicants, including PhDs and postgraduates, for low-end …

Raising a voice: India’s young willing to fight for a cause they believe in
8 years, 3 months ago

Raising a voice: India’s young willing to fight for a cause they believe in

Hindustan Times  

Fighting for a cause sounds way fancier in debates, discussions, protests and comment pieces than it actually is in real life. Simply because we all believe in certain values – no matter how varied – that drive our everyday actions. Also because taking up a cause gives us a sense of purpose larger and infinitely more meaningful than our insignificant …

Congress to focus on jobs, youths' aspirations in its revival plan
10 years, 2 months ago

Congress to focus on jobs, youths' aspirations in its revival plan

India TV News  

New Delhi: With youths virtually deserting it in last Lok Sabha polls, Congress is betting big on young voters in its revival plan to counter the Narendra Modi “wave” that has led to a trail of defeats for the party. Six years after Rahul Gandhi introduced election processes in Youth Congress and NSUI, a note sent by Congress President Sonia …

Purab Kohli urges youth to vote in LS elections
11 years ago

Purab Kohli urges youth to vote in LS elections

India TV News  

Kolkata: Actor Purab Kohli, also the ambassador for a campaign that engages the urban youth in governance and voting,on Monday said the country's youth should 'actively' participate in understanding the nuances of democracy. The celebrity-activist campaigns for 'Operation Black Dot', launched at Mumbai University last month.Targeted at college-goers and the youth, it aims at ensuring 100 percent voter registration and …

Congress has done little for youth: Modi
11 years, 1 month ago

Congress has done little for youth: Modi

The Hindu  

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday alleged that the Congress party had waxed eloquent about development of youth but its government at the Centre had done little for them except doling out promises. Addressing a huge youth convention at the sprawling Sardar Patel Stadium grounds in Ahmedabad, Mr Modi said the Congress-led government had earned praise from different corners …

Tremendous yearning among youth to transform country: PM
11 years, 1 month ago

Tremendous yearning among youth to transform country: PM

Firstpost  

Singh urged the youth to join the NCC and experience a life of “camaraderie, adventure and discipline”. New Delhi: There is “tremendous yearning” among Indian youth to transform the country and they are willing and prepared to participate in shaping polity and society in a way which responds to their aspirations, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said. Singh said it …

Akhilesh to Rahul: India's 'young' politicians are status quo dynasts
11 years, 7 months ago

Akhilesh to Rahul: India's 'young' politicians are status quo dynasts

Firstpost  

Consider a shortlist of India’s best known young politicians who occupy positions of power and authority in the public consciousness. Now, in his utter failure, several people are reading a larger trend: the inability of ‘youth’ politicians to change business-as-usual in India’s rotten political system. Consider a shortlist of India’s best known young politicians who occupy positions of power and …

Engaging youth should be party’s priority: Rahul
12 years, 2 months ago

Engaging youth should be party’s priority: Rahul

The Hindu  

The Congress must not leave the task of engaging youth to its student wings, the Youth Congress and the National Students’ Union of India, alone, Rahul Gandhi told party functionaries at his first meeting with them on Wednesday after he took over as vice-president three days ago: it is something that must be the priority of the main party, he …

A new direction for a young nation
13 years, 4 months ago

A new direction for a young nation

Hindustan Times  

It may seem smart to build a slick piece of correlation and say that some of the unprecedented changes that have been happening elsewhere on the globe are being mirrored in similar developments in India. HT Image It may be tempting to correlate the Occupy Wall Street movement or even the relay of uprisings across the Middle East that saw …

Happy, but still worried
14 years, 2 months ago

Happy, but still worried

Hindustan Times  

Indian youth is a bundle of contradictions. We have timed the launch of the Hindustan Times Youth Survey 2011, which will become an annual feature, with the 61st anniversary of our republic because, to repeat a cliché, India is an old country but a young nation. But except for some generalities, not much is available in the public domain about …

Power drive
15 years, 1 month ago

Power drive

India Today  

POLITICAL HOPEFULS, LUCKNOW Dream: To have two crore members by the year-end which would make it the world's largest youth outfit. The attraction appears to be the dimple-faced Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi, who watches, smiling down from the posters of the Indian Youth Congress. Virendra Rathore, 30, IYC national general secretary and a lawyer by profession, says Gandhi sees …

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