GS-2News & Analysis25 August 2026indianexpress.com

ExplainSpeaking: The other ‘NEET’ that India policymakers need to address

The article likely discusses the issue of young people who are 'Not in Education, Employment, or Training' (NEET) in India, analyzing its causes, implications, and the policy measures required to address this demographic challenge.

The article likely discusses the issue of young people who are 'Not in Education, Employment, or Training' (NEET) in India, analyzing its causes, implications, and the policy measures required to address this demographic challenge.

Exam linkage

GS Paper 1: Social issues (Population and associated issues, Poverty and developmental issues). GS Paper 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation; Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population; Human Resources. GS Paper 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment; Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.

Syllabus mapping

Social Justice & DevelopmentWelfare Schemes & Social PoliciesPost Independence ConsolidationWomen Population UrbanizationDevelopment Processes NgosSocial Sector Health EducationInternational Institutions

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