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6 Things That Define Indian Youth

What do you think are the things that define Indian youth? Before we go into that, there are certain things about Indian youth that you need to know. India's youth population is a whopping 60 percent of the overall population, the overall being an unimaginable 120 crore.

With youth numbers prodigiously high, expectations from the government has taken governance standards to a new league where policymakers are under the watchful eyes of the budding youth populace. While there are many characteristics that determine the attitude of Indian youth towards education, politics, society and life itself, some of them stand out. Here are a 6 things that define Indian youth.

6 Things That Define Indian Youth

They are fearless as a group:

Democracy is deeply rooted in Indian culture. From what we've witnessed, the youth of the country cannot be silenced. If they do not agree with a certain belief system and its manifestation, they will oppose it until it is brought down. Whether they oppose it online or on the streets, the dissent will be vociferous. They demand change! One of the most pronounced things about Indian youth, don't you think?

Taking the risks:

Today's youth are certainly not afraid of taking risks. They believe in life's numerous possibilities. They'll do whatever it takes, not allowing the cons to weigh them down. This particular characteristic is perfectly symptomatic of Indian youth and is certainly one of the most important things about Indian youth.

Society's many rules do not disrupt their composure:

Today's youth, knowing the competition at stake, strive for success at a very young age. The simmering competition has instilled in them a sense of aspiration at a very young age. Maturity has come hand in hand with this. Besides, stringent rules, if unreasonable, are meant to be done away with.

They are adventurous:

Today's youth love adventure and enjoy being in the company of nature. They cherish nature's inexplicable magnificence and love exploring places around them. Road trips, trekking trips happen spontaneously.

Open minded:

This has to be a stand out feature among today's youth. Open mindedness is the greatest human resource and today's youth have evinced the potency of being open minded in their approach to life. Being exposed to the Internet right from childhood, they've been constantly fed with different opinions and subsequently gifted with the freedom to make their own choices.

Dependence on parents:

Nowadays, the Indian youth have shown an impressive degree of independence in thought and action. They stop depending on their parents right from the time they finish their graduation and ready themselves to face the world. They've raised the bar by planning, analysing and executing life decisions without much assistance.

Story first published: Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 17:24 [IST]
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