By Alfina Jimmy George
Introduction
As you know, India, the most populous country in the world having 66% of its youth population under 35 years old. The word 'unemployment 'is not a new word for Indians. We have heard many times, but no permanent solution has been found so far. When we speak about unemployment, we have to keep in mind that the root cause is nothing but an inadequate educational system. The youths are facing unemployment, and this can create a big problem for the country.
Education and Degrees.
As I discussed before, our country gave more importance to degrees on paper, not on a personal level, before 2014. Now things are getting better. Every year, the Indian educational system produces lakhs of degree holders for the nation. But only thousands get engaged in building the nation, and the so-called degree holders sit idle. The thing is that the process goes on for years. These degrees are not work-oriented. One nation's backbone is its industries. When our education system does not keep pace with the present needs, automatically, the growth of the country stops. Only practical knowledge can make a person fit.
Employment & Anxiety :
According to the sensex India's youth unemployment from 15 to 29 years is 14.8%. The majority of graduates remain unemployed or do very low-wage jobs. There is so much pressure on the Indian youth to get good jobs in both the government and private sectors. But many times, they became scapegoats of the category system. In India, jobs are allotted according to the caste categories. As you know, the society is divided into General, OBC, SC and ST categories. When this is the case, the youth are unable to get jobs in the government sector.
,Challenge for the youths.
1. Limited job opportunities - The ruling system is unable to provide job opportunities because of its high population rate.
2. Lack of skills - The present education system graduates and they are not skilled for the present-day requirements.
3. Incompetent education system - The present curriculum does not match the requirements of industrial work.
4. Creating a job - Job opportunities can bring drastic changes to solve the above issues.
5. Adding mental health in education - Our education system can give importance to mental health along with the curriculum.
Accepting technology :
The acceptance of technology can make a big change in the youth crisis. Now the world has become a global village. The online platforms and the digital equipment can help us a lot in quality education. The new tools can provide better job opportunities. Online courses can help the youth to acquire knowledge." If there is a will, there is a way", this famous quote can help Indian youths to find a way out from unemployment.
Improving self-skills:
Many of the Indians lack soft skills like communication in English. They want to show off their capabilities, but when they confront real-life situations, many of them are not able to express anything in English. Many of them have less command of the English language. This problem is mainly seen in the Northern part of India. Even though English is our official language, it is very difficult to handle when it comes to real life.
Lack of confidence :
As we have discussed in the previous paragraph, the base of education is not up to the mark. The comparison is more relevant in every nook and corner of India. Parents, Teachers and children have a mindset that education is to get jobs. They give only theoretical importance to education and not practical. The majority of youths are not able to speak a few sentences in public. Education means the overall development of a person. Confidence is not built in a day; it is a process of years."Rome is not built in a day"
Leadership qualities have to be nurtured along with teamwork. This will improve one's extracurricular skills. Activity-oriented education will help students to adapt to new situations.
Exposure to social media:
The responsible use of social media can make wonders in job opportunities and knowledge. In this situation, we need to understand the misuse of social media, too. The youth are becoming lazy and not ready to find their way out of the above explained problems.
Government startups:
The present government is trying its best to eradicate unemployment from society. For that, they have initiated many plans to address. For example National Skill Development Mission aims to increase vocational training and skills. Pradhan Mantri Kanshal Vikas Yogana is for youth skill training and startups in India to promote entrepreneurship and job creation.
Community-led initiatives also played a crucial role in supporting the Indian youths. There are many non-profit organisations that provide training and support to many. They also provide mental health training to the youths.
Migration :
People migrate to the cities and towns for better education and job opportunities. When the youth move alone to the cities without their family members, many of them are unable to cope with the new atmosphere and situations. In this case, the youth become lonely and gradually move to mental distress. They are not getting any family or social support. High living costs make them fall into more issues. They come to the cities, but the norms and customs also enable them to move ahead. Gradually, many of them get back to the villages or get engaged in anti - social activities in cities.
Vocational Trainings:
Vocational training can equip Indian youth with industry-related skills. This will change the face of the country. If these demands are met, the youth problems can be solved to an extent.
Awareness campaigns :
The Indian educational system is less important for mental health at the school and college levels. They are not provided with free-minded learning.
Role of parents :
In shaping a youth, the family and parents have an important role. A good family atmosphere has an important role in the life of a person. A successful youth, when he or she is in trouble, the family support will make a lot of difference for the youth. The support of the family and its help can frame a person with a good career.
Social media:
The impact of social media on Indian youth is a complex issue with both positive and negative effects. On the one hand, the social media platforms provide numerous pieces of information all under the Sun. On the other hand, the excess use of social media can lead to anxiety, loneliness and depression. If we don't have a mature mind to handle all these necessary evils, life will be hard. Many young Indians face cyberbullying. The influence of fake news and misinformation also leads the youth to another side of reality. This affects their day-to-day thinking levels.
Manual works:
When they fail to get white-collar jobs, they are forced to join manual labour. But they are not given proper safety measures and proper wages. When they are not provided with proper wages, they are forced to move to new jobs. In short, we can see that they are not secured with jobs.
Lack of guidance:
One of the main problems the Indian youth face is a lack of proper guidance from the family or from society. The main reason is the lack of education in the social environment. They are advised to go for engineering or medical fields. In the southern part of India, there are many engineering colleges that have been closing in the last one or two years. When people were having so much of a craze for engineering in the early 2000's, but now the youth are getting interested in different courses. The old educational thinking is leaving them behind.
Mental health :
Our educational system never tried to understand mental health at both the school and college levels. They always thought that its origin is from the family situation. Actually, it is also correct to an extent. But the mental pressure the children face from the educational system no one cares about. Mental issues are normalised as personal problems. It leads to increased isolation and worsening mental health.
Despite these challenges, the Indian youth is trying to overcome all these difficulties to achieve their goals to make India a developed nation by 2047.
Type of unemployment :
Disguised unemployment - We can see it in the villages. People are migrating to the towns, and in the villages, agricultural work also suffers. If they get enough laborers then the wages also are a problem.
Structural unemployment - In the industrial fields, they need skilled workers, but there are graduates with degrees, but they are not fit for this work.
Seasonal unemployment - There is no permanent employment found in the village. It is seasonal.
Educational unemployment - A growing phenomenon where individuals with degrees like graduation or post-graduation are unable to find jobs that match their qualifications, leading to severe frustration.
Cause of unemployment - Rapid population growth is one of the reasons for unemployment in India. The country is developing day by day, but the young people are unable to engage in manufacturing because of the lack of job opportunities. Our educational system gives more concentration on theory than on practical. Our agricultural system is not competing with the world standards. 45 % percent of the workforce is engaged in agriculture, but the outcome is very low. Our culture is a consuming one. We import things rather than export things.
It affects people's day-to-day lives. It stops the growth of GDP, pand overty and inequality become very vivid in the society. Then social unrest and the increment of crime everywhere. Unemployment will increase the crime levels, and people will lose faith in the government.
Youth Education:
India has a large youth population. But their future lies in the quality education provided by the government. Youth is a big question mark for every country. If their education is not at a practical level, the whole system will fail. In the case of India, it is a big challenge. Every year, millions of its youth become graduates, but the old system is not able to engage them with jobs. Now it's time to think about quality and job-oriented education for the students.
Conclusion:
India's youth issues need immediate attention from the part of the government. If they consider the challenge and accept the immediate needs of the youth, then the country will reach its goals before 2047. Let us also contribute our best service for the betterment of India.
Reference
1. Unemployment Crisis: International Labour Organisation Report.
2. The Silent Crisis - India's Unemployed Youth Turning Into Discouraged.
3. India's Employment Report 2024.
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