India has the largest youth population in the world. To harness this demographic dividend, we must mainstream our young people economically and democratically.
Every young person in India must have:
At Future of India Foundation, we were guided by four core principles while building YouthPOWER:
Any framework for national development must be built for scale and universal access because our country's progress is tied to our entire youth population, not just the privileged few.
In a thriving democracy, the political process is the linchpin for sustainable change. Elected representatives must lead with data-driven insights and collaborative strategies.
Those with access to resources must act to move the entirety of India forward, especially by investing in young people.
Focused, specific efforts are the only way to create measurable impact on the ground.
87% of Indians live in their birth district. This makes districts the most effective unit for youth-focused development.
While districts don't always align perfectly with parliamentary constituencies, they offer a practical way to connect local needs with state and national governance structures.
This means we can:
Our flagship initiative, the Y-POWER Score, provides a clear, data-driven picture of how well each district supports its young people. We bridge the gap between national ambitions and local action by:
Compiling insights across education, skills, employment, and youth infrastructure into an accessible dashboard.
Providing actionable insights for elected representatives, bureaucrats, NGOs, and engaged citizens to align on priorities.
Tracking progress, identifying gaps, and offering tailored recommendations for improvement.
Transparent, data-driven insights to assess youth empowerment at the district level.
Create various ways of engaging with Y-POWER data and insights, such as a WhatsApp chatbot in local languages.
Clear, measurable recommendations to address challenges through collaboration with leaders, administrators, civil society, and local youth.
Equipping MPs and other leaders with tools and strategies to drive tangible outcomes in their constituencies.
Create a repository of success stories to facilitate knowledge sharing across districts.
Bringing together 100+ specialists across sectors to provide expertise, access to networks, and implementation support for district action plans.
Helping young people become fluent in English and connect with mentors who can unlock their potential.
Enabling individuals, organizations, or philanthropists to support a district through an annual contribution, funding dedicated resources to track progress and implement action plans.