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The demographic dividend has transformational potential but inconsistent and incoherent policies aimed at realising it may result in a lost opportunity. Analyse.

Topic: population and associated issues

1. The demographic dividend has transformational potential but inconsistent and incoherent policies aimed at realising it may result in a lost opportunity. Analyse.  (250 words)

Difficulty level: Moderate

Reference: Indian ExpressInsights on India

Why the question:

Too often, India’s demographic dividend conversations have focused much on the dependency ratio and not enough on the policies and other factors involved.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about demographic dividend, impediments to achieving and ways to overcome it.

Directive word: 

Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction: 

Begin by defining demographic dividend and its various features.

Body:

First, write about the various impediments to achieving the dividend – demographic dividend may turn into a liability in the absence of enough jobs and the required skilled workforce etc.

Next, suggest ways to overcome the limitations.

Conclusion:

Conclude with a way forward.