25% of youngsters in India lack access to work, education, or training , NEET

India’s New Delhi A quarter of Indian youth, between the ages of 15 and 24, are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET), a startling statistic that raises concerns and puts at risk the demographic gain of the nation. 60% of NEET people live in rural areas, according to recent reports, with female youth being disproportionately affected—having a 34% NEET rate compared to 17% for male youth in metropolitan areas.
The difficulty is ascribed by experts to a number of factors, including continuing gender inequities, socioeconomic limits, a lack of education and skill training, and limited work prospects. Multiple consequences include reduced employability, declining skill levels, economic inactivity, and serious social and psychological implications.

The government has launched programs including the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), the Skill India Mission, and apprenticeship programs to deal with this problem. Effectiveness and performance, however, continue to be significant concerns.Experts in the field stress the importance of resolving gender and socioeconomic hurdles, increasing creating employment and entrepreneurship potential, and improving education and skill training. It is also essential to strengthen internships and vocational training.

The NEET epidemic demands immediate attention and coordinated action from policy makers, educators, and industry leaders as India works to use its demographic potential. Since that 65% of Indians are under 35, it is essential to realise the potential of this generation for both social and economic advancement.
Although the administration has promised to deal with this matter, time is running out. Will the youth of India be given the tools necessary for growth, or will they continue to be excluded from opportunities? The response will impact the future of the country.