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if we are to reach real peace in this world, we shall begin with the
youth
Mahatma Gandhi
The duty of youth is to challenge corruption
Kurt Cobain
In the last decade, the term Demographic Dividend has dominated
newspaper columns and magazines and prime time electronic media. It
refers to the dividends that the massive youth population of our
country in the age group of 15-29 years can bring in the area of
economic growth and prosperity. This spurt in the young population
may not necessarily yield dividend. Many sociologists and
economists flag the crying need to build the human capital in the
country. Unless the capacity and the skill-set of the youth are built and
employment avenues made available, the demographic dividend would
not be a reality.
Interestingly, the same youth has been evincing interest in the socioeconomic dynamics and political statecraft.
This important segment of the society with an increasing panache for
technology has been striving to bring in more transparency in the
society and public life. This trend is discernible not just in India but in
other parts of the globe. Social media and technology have helped this
cause immensely.
Corruption today has transcended all age groups, cultures and
countries. It plaguesplagues institutions across all spheres. Corruption
has continued to be a matter of concern not just in the developing
as private sector.
At the college level, young people can play a more pro-active
role by monitoring activities and use of funds via vigilance
committees. As the old saying goes, eternal vigilance is the
price of liberty. The youth can bring in a lot of transparency by
participating actively in the college affairs and putting in place a
However, in spite of all these factors, there are a few obstacles that
hamper the process:
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