India’s Demographic Dividend
India's demographic dividend is the potential for rapid economic growth.
This can result from having a large working-age population.
When the working-age population is larger than the dependent population, there are more people to produce goods and services.
There are fewer people who need to be supported.
The working-age population can save more money and invest more in the economy.
India's demographic dividend is expected to peak around 2041.
India’s Demographic Dividend
It is estimated that it could add up to 10 percentage points to India's annual economic growth rate.
India needs to invest in its people and create high-quality jobs.
In order to reap the full benefits of its demographic dividend.
Importance of addressing mental health issues among adolescents
Mental health is just as important as physical health.
In India , where mental health is still shrouded in stigma and taboo.
Mental health issues are common among young people in India.
A 2015-2016 study by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences found that 7.3% of young people in India aged 13-17 years suffered from a severe mental illness.
Factors that contribute to mental problems in young people, including:
Academic pressure
Family expectations
Peer pressure
Social media
Poverty
Trauma
Mental health illness can lead to academic problems, social isolation, and substance abuse.
They can also increase the risk of suicide.
Remedial measures
Raise awareness of mental health.
Increase access to mental health services.
Train teachers and other professionals on mental health.
Create a supportive environment.
Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram
RKSK is a national program run by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
RKSK works to promote adolescent health and development.
The program targets boys and girls aged 10 to 19 years.
RKSK has six strategic priorities:
Nutrition.
Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)
Substance abuse.
Injury and violence.
Mental health.
RKSK is implemented at three levels:
Individual level.
Family level.
Community level.
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