Article Title :
Empowering Marginalized Adolescents for a Developed India by 2047: Challenges, Initiatives, and the Path Forward

Author Name :
Ajay Kumar Gupta

Keyword :
Marginalised Adolescent, Challenges, Quality Education, Viksit Bharat

Publisher :
Politic India Publication

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Abstract :
This research paper examines the challenges and concerns surrounding the education of marginalized adolescents in India, particularly in the context of achieving a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. Adolescents, including those from marginalized communities, constitute a significant portion (27.2%) of Indian youth population. Objectives of the study were to review government schemes and initiatives for their holistic development, explore the obstacles they face in accessing quality education, and propose suggestions for their empowerment to aid transformation of India into a developed nation by 2047. An explorative research methodology was employed, analyzing existing literature, reports, and case studies. Key documents reviewed included the NEP 2020, NCFSE 2023, and reports from UNICEF, World Bank, UNDP, various Indian Ministries, and Census data. The analysis reveals that marginalized adolescents encounter significant barriers to quality education, such as social stigma, gender inequality, multilingual diversity, child trafficking, and caste discrimination. While the Government of India has launched numerous initiatives , existing data suggests these efforts are not yet sufficient to achieve a developed India by 2047 , highlighting the critical need for Jan Bhagidari ( Mass Participation ). The paper concludes that collective efforts are crucial to dismantle societal taboos, social barriers, stigma, and discrimination, paving the way for a Viksit Bharat by 2047.