GIVING priority to the well-being of young people is both a moral imperative and a strategic investment in the future prosperity, stability, and resilience of countries and societies worldwide. Globally, 1.8 billion people are between the ages of 10 and 24 years, and India is home to the largest youth population. This means more than 250 million young people will enter the workforce in India over the next decade. But only when they are healthy and happy can they truly understand themselves and their aspirations and fully contribute to their personal growth and the growth of the nation.
There is power in numbers. This young cohort is an invaluable asset, and investing in their health and well-being will play a critical role in achieving the country’s economic growth and development goals. While there are many pathways to support adolescents and young adults reach their full potential, focusing on some specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timebound (SMART) goals can create an enabling environment for young people to thrive. Global evidence needs national action.
A study published in The Lancet shows that investing $4.6 (around Rs 380) per person per year in interventions addressing the physical, mental, and sexual health of adolescents yields ten-fold returns on investment.
Promoting Mental Health
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Layers Of Lear
Director Rajat Kapoor and actor Vinay Pathak's ode to Shakespeare is an experience to behold
Loss and Longing
Memories can be painful, but they also make life more meaningful
Suprabhatham Sub Judice
M.S. Subbulakshmi decided the fate of her memorials a long time ago
Fortress of Desire
A performance titled 'A Streetcart Named Desire', featuring Indian and international artists and performers, explored different desires through an unusual act on a full moon night at the Gwalior Fort
Of Hope and Hopelessness
The body appears as light in Payal Kapadia's film
Ruptured Lives
A visit to Bangladesh in 2010 shaped the author's novel, a sensitively sketched tale of migrants' struggles
The Big Book
The Big Book of Odia Literature is a groundbreaking work that provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the rich and varied literary traditions of Odisha
How to Refuse the Generous Thief
The poet uses all the available arsenal in English to write the most anti-colonial poetry
The Freedom Compartment
#traindiaries is a photo journal shot in the ladies coaches of Mumbai locals. It explores how women engage and familiarise themselves with spaces by building relationships with complete strangers
Love, Up in the Clouds
Manikbabur Megh is an unusual love story about a man falling for a cloud. Amborish Roychoudhury discusses the process of Manikbabu's creation with actor Chandan Sen and director Abhinandan Banerjee
