The young population comprises over one-third of the Indian population, which is a major part of the country’s labour force. The number of underprivileged young in India who lack education and proper guidance is so high that, according to the Financial Express study; the majority of young graduates are deemed unemployable. This is not caused by their lack of theoretical knowledge. It’s the absence of the correct abilities and behaviour. The macro perspective further states that in order to promote economic growth and national development, the energy of under privileged young people must be better channelled in order to avoid family problems, social stress and national misery. It is important that the energy of under privileged young people is channelled in a correct direction.
In most developing countries the need for basic needs have steeply increased in the last five decades due to the growing population. The population growing needs food, clothing, shelter and fuel for its livestocks. In India, more than 20% of rural residents do not have adequate land or alternate employment to fulfil their basic needs. Of these families 35-40 per cent are living in poverty with less than Rs 36,000 per year. Poor drinking water, poor health and illiteracy, contributing to poor quality of life, often negatively affects the poor.
India, the land of cultural diversity and rising power on the world financial map, faces a number of challenges. Although the per capita income is at national level, the villages have not been adequately empowered. Many villages suffer from poverty and deprivation. Fundamental disparities in the security of livelihoods, in basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothes, pave the way for misery among the rural population. In addition, the effects from drought on the climate, such as deforestation, decreasing agricultural productivity, soil erosion and others, has a negative effect on rural livelihood security.
In rural India the rate of deprivation is directly related to unemployment and education. The majority of the rural population is land less and is entirely dependent on wage employment .While self-employment programs are designed to eliminate poverty on a sustainable basis, the wage employment needs of rural poor need to be addressed. Excessive seasonality, shortage of employment opportunities and low wage levels continue to make rural employees struggle. Migration of workers, disparity in wages paid to men and women, depressed child labour, etc. are therefore common features in rural areas.
At BPY, we are making efforts to create healthy livelihoods. We focus on improving access and control through productive resources, programs and opportunities for people from marginalized communities; enhancing their food and nutrition security; and developing their capacities to resilience in climate change. We are doing this through capacity building, skills development, vocational training, funding for small businesses, grants and financial assistance from banks or financial institutions to promote entrepreneurship.
Statics about Livelihood
According to its latest report by ILO, India has an estimated 18.6 million jobless in the country this year which will increase to 18.9 million in 2019.
It is worth recalling that a recent report by the World Bank (WB) red-flagged India asks to create at least 8.1 million jobs a year to match up to the employment rate of the country.
Every month, the working age increases by 1.3 million people and India must create 8.1 million jobs a year to maintain its employment rate.
70 percent of its rural households still depend primarily on agriculture for their livelihood, with 82 percent of farmers being small and marginal.
Livelihood – Inspiring Stories
Rajan
Poverty is one of the hardest hurdles, and the risk of children in the poorest families quitting primary school is five times higher. Rajan due to poverty was not able to study drop it at third standard, initially wanted to become a mechanic. But with no financial support from anywhere he found it difficult to do so. The institute recognized his skills and provided further training. Rajan was invited for tractor repair training and now occupy a space in the garage with four craftsmen running his own business.Mahesh
Mahesh since childhood, was also facing financial hardship due to financial constraints. At one time, Ramesh, who had drowned in debt, started thinking about suicide. At that time, the BPY approached, trained and helped him. Gradually his communication skills and computer skills improved and so did his confidence. His personality also developed and after the completion of his course he landed a job. Mahesh can now help his father support the family. He hopes to work harder and take care of all the needs of his family. Mahesh is raising a son and a daughter with an excellent education today. His life is becoming the norm.
Salman
Salman was facing financial hardship. After assisting his father, he started a garage business. Salman began to search for jobs everywhere since now he had to contribute to the income of the family. He soon realized, though, that it was not very easy to take on a job, first and foremost people now a day needed several skills that he does not have. Lack of skills to handle a job left him jobless and dejected. Salman joins the organization, the employability training provided at the center helped him to enhance his skills. Today, he is working as a journalist for Divya Bhaskar and is doing service activities in association with the Omega Institute.Jay
Fighting with financial difficulties Jay found a way out to be of some help to her family by joining in the program near his home. Jayesh was trained for 5 years in the computer center of the institute. During the training, he was given guidance on school management and computer education. After 2 years of free training, Jayash was trained in the office for one year. The employability training provided at the centre helped him to enhance his skills and he also regained his lost confidence. Rajnith acquired a job after his training and is very happy to be able to make a valuable contribution to his family’s financial well-being. The family raised in poverty has become happy today.
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Mumbai Municipal Councillor
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