“The Future of India will be Driven by the Young Population”: Ratan Tata
Summary
Recently, at the commemoration of the 50th year of Population Foundation of India, eminent industrialist and Tata Group Chairman Emeritus Mr. Ratan Tata highlighted the role of India’s youth in accelerating economic growth and the importance of investing in their education, health and well-being. Speaking at this event, Mr. Tata said, “There is no doubt that the future of India will be driven by the young population of more than 370 million people. If we are to meet our commitments to achieve population stabilization and contribute to the national aspirations of the $5 Trillion economy by 2024, we must focus and invest in the young citizens of the future.” The visionary industrialist emphasized on the need to create employment opportunities for the youth as well as address the issue of gender discrimination that denies women equal opportunities in every sphere. He congratulated them for their pioneering research and contribution to promoting the well-being of communities and public health. Hence, our vision is Aarogya-Swaraj which means that people’s health must remain in their hands.” Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director of the Population Foundation of India, said, “We at Population Foundation of India are committed for young people to have the knowledge and resources to make the right choices about their health and well-being, thereby ensuring that they become a powerful driving force of change.” Like this content?