‘India’s population pyramid is expected to bulge across the 15-59 age groups over the next decade. This demographic advantage is predicted to last only Until 2040. India therefore has a very narrow time frame to harness its demographic dividend and to overcome its skill shortages’. Discuss and Suggest measures for harnessing the demographic dividend in the short span of time. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment- In the introduction explain the demographic advantage of India. In the body discuss what the existing issues with skill shortages and developments are, underlying factors responsible for it. Suggest measures to address the situation. Conclude with way forward.