Abstract:
India is home to 253 million adolescents: young people in the age group of 10-19 years
who comprise 21 % of the country's population (Census. 20 11). Not only does this cohort represent India's future in the economic realm, but its experience, attitudes and behaviors will largely determine whether India is able to realize the vision of an equitable civil society envisaged 111 its constitution. Fortunately for all of us, adolescents see the challenges before them in fresh ways and are responding with enthusiasm and imagination. With the right investments, they can reach their full potential as individuals, leaders and agents of progress. And the 'world clearly needs their energy, participation and skills. But delivering this transformation requires collective action on education. health, employment and a commitment to real civic engagement by diverse stakeholders including, Government Departments. academic. development partners and civil society organizations.
