The role of youth in rural development: an over view

Author: 
Sangappa V. Mamanshetty

Most of India’s population still lives in the villages. The numbers of youths are also increasing in the villages. The number of youth is increasing faster than the rate of job creation. Youths are considered as the future of any nation. The numbers of youths are also increasing in the villages. The number of youth is increasing faster than the rate of job creation. Youths are considered as the future of any nation. Youths play a crucial and substantial role in the development of the nation. Almost nine out of 10 youths live in the developing countries. Youth make one fourth of world population and in India, the number of youths are the highest. India has earned the distinction of being called as the nation of youths. Growing number of youths in India require the right educational infrastructure to develop skills and adequate opportunities to get employed or become entrepreneurs. Youths play a crucial and substantial role in the development of the nation. Youths are seen as “vital sources of manpower for development”. FAO is also playing a major role in sharing a common interest in empowering young people in rural areas to become active partners in food security and sustainable development.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2019.3890.19992
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