Every few months, a fresh report reminds us that India is sitting on a demographic goldmine. Over 65% of the population is under 35. The median age is 28. By 2047, the working-age population will reach 1 bn.
The dividend is real. What is often glossed over is the condition of the people expected to deliver it. Policymakers frame this as an opportunity window. On the ground, it often feels like pressure is building without release.
