Young Dreams In A New India

This series dives deep into India's journey towards becoming a global superpower, focusing on its greatest asset and biggest challenge: its youth. In episode one, we witness the struggles and dreams of young Indians and explore how unemployment and underemployment among the youth threaten to derail India's progress. Expert insights reveal the high stakes of India's "demographic dividend" - a make-or-break moment for the nation's ambitions. Episode two tackles India's inequalities. The stark reality is - the top 1% holds nearly a quarter of the national wealth, the highest in a century. But amidst this divide, we discover hope. Innovators creating jobs in unexpected places, social entrepreneurs revolutionising education and rising tech start-ups transforming medical access. As India stands at this critical juncture, we ask: Can it harness its youthful energy and economic potential to create inclusive growth?

Cast & Crew

ProducerMark Pestana

This series dives deep into India's journey towards becoming a global superpower, focusing on its greatest asset and biggest challenge: its youth. In episode one, we witness the struggles and dreams of young Indians and explore how unemployment and underemployment among the youth threaten to derail India's progress. Expert insights reveal the high stakes of India's "demographic dividend" - a make-or-break moment for the nation's ambitions. Episode two tackles India's inequalities. The stark reality is - the top 1% holds nearly a quarter of the national wealth, the highest in a century. But amidst this divide, we discover hope. Innovators creating jobs in unexpected places, social entrepreneurs revolutionising education and rising tech start-ups transforming medical access. As India stands at this critical juncture, we ask: Can it harness its youthful energy and economic potential to create inclusive growth?

Ep 1 Tackling A Jobs Crisis
46 mins

India's demographic dividend is expected tol peak in 2041, but the country faces challenges in job creation for its youth. How are they navigating this jobs crisis?

Ep 1 Tackling A Jobs Crisis

India's demographic dividend is expected tol peak in 2041, but the country faces challenges in job creation for its youth. How are they navigating this jobs crisis?

Ep 2 Tackling Inequalities
47 mins

Superpower ambitions meet harsh realities in India. Youth-led innovation confronts inequalities. From tech to social entrepreneurship, witness a generation's fight for inclusive development.

Ep 2 Tackling Inequalities

Superpower ambitions meet harsh realities in India. Youth-led innovation confronts inequalities. From tech to social entrepreneurship, witness a generation's fight for inclusive development.

Additional Information

Premiered2024
Genrescurrent affairs
Seasons1
Suitable For All Ages