Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
Q2. “India’s youth are increasingly becoming agents of social change rather than merely beneficiaries of the demographic dividend.” Explain the factors driving this transition. Assess its implications for Indian society. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the question
Indian youth in shaping social norms, civic participation and collective action, beyond their conventional framing as merely a demographic and economic resource.
Key Demand of the question
Explain the social, technological and aspirational factors transforming youth into active agents of social change. Assess the positive as well as challenging implications of this transformation for Indian society.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Introduce the shift from viewing youth as a demographic dividend to recognising them as active social stakeholders.Body
- Factors driving the transition: Highlight changing aspirations, education, digital connectivity, evolving values and new forms of civic participation.
- Implications for Indian society: Cover effects on participatory citizenship, social reform, collective mobilisation and social cohesion, while acknowledging emerging risks.
Conclusion
Conclude by emphasising the need to channel youth agency through inclusive and meaningful participation for constructive social transformation.
