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MONIKA SRIVASTAVAAIR 16· 2025

Question Q.18GS1GS1

What do you understand by the term 'demographic dividend'? Highlighting the challenges the country faces in realizing the potential of its favourable demography, suggest corrective measures.

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Introduction

Demographic dividend indicates high potential for economic growth due to high young and working population of age (5-59 years). As per UNFPA, India held the golden window of demographic dividend till 2025-26.

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Benefits of Demographic Dividend

1Increase in working labor force hence high [labor supply]
2Boost to [consumption demand], hence large economic potential and growth
3[Rise in savings] due to working population ← investment demand
4[Low dependency] Ratio, hence lesser burden on [government resources]
5[Human capital] formation and rise in HDE
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  • Clear definition with statistical backing (UNFPA reference)
  • Identifies multiple economic benefits
  • Links to consumption and investment
  • References dependency ratio concept

Topper

MONIKA SRIVASTAVA

AIR 162025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues

Demographic dividend

Challenges and opportunities in demographic transition

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expository-analytical

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