Question

What is adolescent population how is this group very important for the development of the nation​.

Answer 1

The children between the age group of 10- 19 years are classified under the adolescent age group. This group is important for the country because they are the future of the country.

Explanation:

• Adolescence is defined as the period when the body undergoes various changes, that can be physical, emotional and hormonal.
• Generally the age group between 10- 19 years old are kept under this group. But the Government of India in their National Youth Policy categorizes adolescent group to the children between 13 - 19 years of age.
• In India, the total estimate of population belonging to this group is about 243 million, which is one- fifth of the country's total population.
• This makes India one of the youngest nations in the world.
• This group is important for our country, first because of its huge number. If we will take care of this group from the very young age we would be able to make them better citizens which will be helpful for our country.
• Secondly, this group comes under great vulnerability because of all the hormonal and emotional changes that they are undergoing.
• This group is also very vulnerable for alcohol and drugs related abuses. So we must take proper steps to make sure that this group receives the best of education, and other facilities and to save them from such abusive practices.
• This group will become the future citizens of our country, so if we raise them right, they would become the responsible citizens, but if this group is left out, they can become directionless and can hamper the future of our country.