Stresses and dreams from India’s youth

Hear the stark differences between rural and urban youth about their hopes and dreams, worries and challenges, on International Youth Day.

Village Square Aug 13, 2022

Village Vibe

We asked youth from all over India to tell us about the most worrying thing in their lives and how it is getting in the way of their biggest dreams and hopes.

Rural youth focus on employment

Rural youth are most concerned with their education and their employment prospects. Have a listen.

Rohit Kumar, class X student, Bevda

Prabhat Gope, 17, Jharkhand

Tadvi Meenakshiben Shankarbhai, Khadagada village of Garudeshwar (Nandod) block

Tadvi Harsiddhiben Harishbhai, 20, Zaria village,

Abhishek Kumar, Ramgarh

Watch our Instagram compilation of rural Indians.

Climate change and fitting in vex urban youth

Urban youth, on the other hand, while somewhat concerned about their education and employment are also deeply worried about climate change and if they will be accepted among their peers.

Supriya, 21, Delhi