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SHELTER                         FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

             October, 2024, Volume 25. No.1
                   www.hudco.org              “Youth power is both the agent of change and also the beneficiaries of change”
                   ISSN 2347-4912                                                               Shri Narendra Modi

        Shelter is an official publication of   The global youth population, aged 15-24, is approximately 1.2 billion, representing 16% of the
        HUDCO/HSMI, distributed free of charge.     world’s total population. Asia hosts over 60% of the global youth. Engaging youth, defined as
        It deals with issues related to housing, urban   individuals aged 15 to 29 according to India’s National Youth Policy of 2014, is essential for
                                              realising India’s Urban Vision 2047. In 2021, the Indian youth were 37.14 crore which is about
        development and  other themes  relevant   27.3% of India’s total population of 1.41 billion. The median age of the Indian population is
        to the habitat sector. Contributions,   projected to be 31 in 2030 compared to 42 in China and 40 in the US, thereby making India
        comments and correspondences are most   a country with the largest working-age population in the world. This demographic is crucial
        welcome and should be forwarded to:   for shaping future economic, social, and political landscape. The young, heavily concentrated
                                              in urban areas, presents both challenges and opportunities. As they constitute a significant
        EDITOR                                section of the population, their involvement in planning, policy-making, and entrepreneurship
        SHELTER                               is essential for driving sustainable development, ensuring vibrant, resilient cities that cater to the
        HUDCO’s  HSMI,                        demands of a rapidly expanding urban population.
        212, Asian Games Village Complex      Realising the need to unlock the potential of the Indian youth, the Union Budget 2024-25 for
        Khelgaon Marg,                        India allocated a total of ₹2 lakh crore to provide employment and skilling opportunities for 4.1
        New Delhi- 110049                     crore youth over five years. The Government of India has introduced a range of initiatives to
        Email – hsmishelter@hudco.org         boost youth education, skill development, innovation, and overall progress. The budget allocates
                                              ₹15,000 crore specifically for digital literacy and technological training, equipping young people
        BOARD OF DIRECTORS                    with vital skills for the digital economy. Key reforms of the government include the National
        Chairman & Managing Director, HUDCO   Education Policy (NEP) 2020, a landmark measure promoting holistic, multidisciplinary
        Shri Sanjay Kulshrestha               learning and early integration of vocational education. Additionally, programmes like the
                                              National Urban Learning Programme and the Green Schools Programme embed urban planning
        Directors                             and sustainability into school curricula, raising awareness among students.To bridge the skills
        Shri M.Nagaraj                        gap, the Skill India Mission was launched, aiming to train over 40 crore youth in various skills
        Shri Daljeet Singh Khatri             through programmes like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and the National
        Shri Sanjeet, IRAS                    Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). These initiatives focus on industry-relevant skills,
        Shri Kuldip Narayan, IAS              making the youth more employable and competitive globally. The Atal Innovation Mission
        Dr. Ravindra Kumar Ray                (AIM)  fosters  a  culture of  innovation  and  entrepreneurship  among young  people.  Through
        Smt  Sabitha Bojan                    initiatives like Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) in schools and Atal Incubation Centers (AIC), AIM
        Dr. Siyaram Singh                     provides a platform for students and entrepreneurs to develop innovative solutions for real-
                                              world problems.
        Editorial Team                        Additionally, the Government of India has launched several Entrepreneurship and Skill
        Editor-in-Chief – Shri M.Nagaraj      Development Programs to stimulate economic growth and empower individuals. With an
        Managing Editor– Ms. Varsha Punhani   allocation of ₹25,000 crore for job creation initiatives, including support for startups and small
        Editor – Shri Atul Kumar Shrivastav   businesses, the goal is to generate new employment opportunities and foster a supportive
        Co-Editor – Ms. Neetu B. Malhotra     environment for innovation and entrepreneurship. The Startup India program assists young
                                              entrepreneurs by offering funding, mentorship, and streamlining regulatory processes, thereby
        Cover Design:                         fostering a strong startup ecosystem. Additionally, the government will facilitate internships for
        Ms. Varsha Punhani                    one crore youth across 500 companies over five years. Interns will receive a monthly stipend
        Ms. Neetu B. Malhotra                 of ₹5,000, while companies will cover the training expenses. These extensive measures by the
        Ms. Siddhima Tripathi                 government are crucial in empowering India’s youth, helping them play a significant role in the
                                              nation’s socio-economic development, with employment serving as a key pathway out of poverty.
                                              Engaging youth in urban planning fosters innovative solutions tailored to community needs,
                                              enhancing inclusivity and sustainability. Initiatives that actively involve young people—through
        Registered Office                     workshops or advisory panels—allow them to contribute unique perspectives in shaping
        HUDCO Bhawan, Core-7A                 urban environments. Furthermore, youth-led initiatives in disaster preparedness empower
        India Habitat Centre                  young people to advocate for safety measures and disseminate preparedness knowledge within
        Lodhi Road                            their communities, fostering a proactive approach to resilience. With the extensive reach and
        New Delhi-110003                      nationwide presence of youth volunteers from the National Service Scheme (NSS), National
        Tel(EPABX): 011-24649610-23           Cadet Corps (NCC), and Bharat Scouts and Guides Programs—all supported by the Government
        CIN:L74899DL1970GOI005276             of India—the country has been able to effectively respond to major natural disasters, including
        GST No.w07AAACH0632A1ZF               the  2024 Wayanad landslide in Kerala .
        Website: www.hudco.org                This issue of Shelter adopts the World Habitat Day theme of “Engaging Youth to Create a Better
                                              Urban Future,” and underscores the importance of involving young people in shaping their urban
                                              environments and futures through participatory processes and local leadership. The journal
                                              features a range of articles arranged into three sections. These articles offer a range of insights
                                              and perspectives into the crucial role young people play in shaping a more vibrant urban future.
                                              The issue explores the involvement of young people in influencing urban development, while
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