International Youth Day: Role of Youth in Making India Free from Social Evils

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International Youth Day Role of Youth in Making
India Free from Social Evils

• The PONTY Chadha Foundation

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History has always been shaped by the power of
the youth. - Daisaku Ikeda

• If you dig deeper into our nations history,
  youll realise that our youth has always
  participated actively in defining the social,
  political and economic landscape of India.
• Keeping their role in mind, International Youth
  Day is commemorated every year on August 12 to
  celebrate the achievements of the worlds youth,
  and to encourage their participation in world
  affairs. It is also the perfect occasion for
  governments and citizens to work in tandem for
  raising awareness of issues plaguing the youth of
  today.

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Celebrating 72 years of our independence

• This year, as we celebrate the 72 years of our
  independence, we must first ask ourselves if we
  are as independent as we think we are. We might
  be the worlds fastest growing economy, but,
  when it comes to tackling social evils like
  unemployment and poverty, we still have a long
  way to go. Not only is our population growing
  manifold each day, the number of people living
  below the poverty line is also multiplying
  alarmingly. While steps are being taken to tackle
  these, they are often not implemented in the
  right way, hindering our nations growth.
• Harbingers of change and leaders of tomorrow, our
  youth can surely help build a society free of
  social evils. After all, we have the largest
  youth population in the world. At an individual
  level, every young person can contribute to the
  development of the nation. Contributing to the
  community by teaching underprivileged kids,
  providing for their basic needs, propagating
  healthy lifestyle practices - measures like these
  can initiate a ripple of change for the
  betterment of the society.

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Governments Initiative

• In that regard, both education and skill
  development are equally important, which is why
  the government has undertaken several initiatives
  to empower the youth with learning and employment
  opportunities. Initiatives like Skill India, Make
  in India, Prime Ministers Employment Generation
  Programme (PMGEP), Pradhan Mantri Rojgar
  Protsahan Yojana, and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal
  Vikas Yojana are just some steps taken by
  government aimed at redressing the current
  situation.
• Taking a leaf out of the governments book, we at
  PCF have ventured out to contribute in the
  development of our countrys youth. Our Skills
  Academy trains the rural youth in employable
  skills to work in arenas such as security
  services, facilities management, firefighting and
  real estate. The academy not only equips them
  with the expertise that can help them earn, but
  also gives them opportunities to realise their
  dreams.

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Jo Kushal Woh Safal

• Youth is dynamic, free and full of life - but
  they need the right environment to truly flourish
  and leave a lasting impact.
• It is therefore crucial to allow youngsters to
  learn, grow and earn their bread without the
  burden of obstacles.
• After all, only a skilled youth will lead to a
  skilled nation! JoKushalWohSafal