Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (SJHSS)
Volume-3 | Issue-01 | 108-112
Review Article
Demographic Dividend of India: Opportunity and Reality
Kuntal Kanti Chattoraj
Published : Jan. 30, 2018
Abstract
India, near to fertility transition, received a large demographic dividend
which has already started. At present more than 64% „economically active‟ people
live in India, popularly known as „demographic dividend‟. In near future „window
of opportunity‟ will convert to „burden‟ due to increasing percentage share of
elderly population in demographic architecture. India will enjoy the demographic
dividend for next twenty five to thirty years. So augmentation of job in industrial
economy and skill development programme should be prime focus. In this regard
“Coordinated Action on Skill Development” with three-tier institutional structure is
an important Governmental initiative since eleventh five year plan. Unfortunately
the scheme failed to fulfill its training target each and every year and the people are
less interested because after completion of successful training employment is not
guaranteed. Above all the industrial growth is the key of succession. Government
should review industrial policy and emphasized on manufacturing industries. Small
and medium scale industries should encourage in small urban centers and in
country side. Otherwise 64 percent economically active population will not be
considered as dividend.