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#65 Does India Have a Youth Problem?

#65 Does India Have a Youth Problem?

Asia Rising · La Trobe Asia

March 28, 2017

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India has been described as a country of potential, but hiding behind that hopeful term are a few powerful statistics. By 2022 it is projected to surpass China to become the most populated country in the world, and currently around 50% of India's people are below the age of 24.

Professor Craig Jeffrey (Director, Australia India Institute) speaks to Matt Smith about the challenges presented with youth in India, and whether it's a demographic dividend or a disaster.

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