July 2023

REAPING THE DEMOGRAPHIC DIVIDEND

Bridging the Employment Gap

Reaping the Demographic Dividend

Bridging the Employment Gap

India is a country of multitudes. It is rich in culture and diversity. The largest democracy in the world and it has been gaining global attention for its economic growth and potential. But, what sets India apart from the rest of the world today is the demographic dividend that the country enjoys.

India has a large population which is young and they provide a huge opportunity for future growth. According to some estimates, India’s demographic dividend window opened in 2005-06 and it is expected to last till the mid-2050s. By 2047, India will have 1.1 billion people in the working age group (15-64), which equates to 1.6 times the entire population of Europe.

This is the peak of the demographic dividend that the country is expected to reach in the coming years. And, this is why the next two decades are extremely crucial for India.

Last mile delivery of healthcare through telemedicine in Mewat, Haryana

Noora Khan, an elderly gentleman lives with his wife in one of the villages of Mewat, Haryana. One night, he had a strong bout of cold and experienced acute pain in his chest. With his sons refusing to support him in any way, he turned to the local doctor of his village. Unfortunately, the doctor, though well-intentioned, was unable to relieve Mr. Khan of his recurring pain.

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Untapping the potential of First 1000 Days

A child’s first 1,000 days of life are the most delicate and important for laying the foundation for their healthy growth and development. Changes in the results of birth and growth and newborn stunting have been demonstrated by dietary support for the first 1,000 of life. Poor maternal and child health outcomes, particularly poor birth outcomes, are linked to inadequate maternal nutrition during conception, during pregnancy, and after delivery.

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Helping grassroots social initiatives become “Atmanirbhar”

India has a large number of local social entrepreneurs and grassroots initiatives working on various social issues in rural and urban areas. They play a significant role in shaping the social fabric of the nation, tackling grassroots challenges and bringing government schemes and programmes to the underserved communities. This role was duly acknowledged and appreciated by Governments and Development Actors across the globe during the Covid-19 pandemic, when the grassroots initiatives and social enterprises effectively provided last mile delivery of services.

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