India makes it mandatory, beyond a certain threshold, to spend a proportion of revenue on prescribed developmental areas. However peace building is not one of them. This is an area that requires attention for the world’s biggest democracy.
- Young people should seek roles in government as parliamentarians and civil servants to make their voices heard better and ensure greater collaboration with peers.
- Education skills and employment preparation are high on the national youth policy agenda, however peace in any context is not visible in current policies.
The role of youth in creating change is important in countries where they were instrumental in achieving governmental change or overthrowing incumbents through peaceful protest. Let the youth sow the seeds for the future instead of leaving them out of the policymaking process.
Approach policymakers and build relationships first. Make sure there is a proper foundation of trust from where you can approach them with goals in mind.
