Introducing the Tracking Indian Youth Workers Media Fellowship
Ensuring access to good quality jobs for young people is one of the most important development challenges today. 65% of India’s population is under 35. Yet, for many, employment remains precarious, and aspirations often outpace opportunities.
At the Future of India Foundation, we are committed to amplifying the voices of young people in India. Through the Tracking Indian Youth Workers Media Fellowship, we bring their stories to the forefront—stories of resilience and ambition. Our goal is to document their journeys and offer a glimpse into their lives—their aspirations, experiences, and everyday realities as they carve their own paths.
This fellowship brings the faces and voices behind the statistics to the forefront- recognising the challenges in access to opportunities and and spark conversations that can help bridge the gap.
This is an ongoing effort to document and share these journeys, offering a deeper understanding of the aspirations and experiences that shape India's youth workforce.
Explore the profiles:
Mohammad Uvais Khan : “I cannot return home without achieving success. It’s do or die for me. I want to return to my mother and family with pride. Despite criticism from relatives, neighbors, and others, the crowds I’ve performed for have always appreciated me”- By Mohammad Kaif Zaidi.
Sunny: “At the end of the day, it’s about survival. I’ve had to struggle all my life, and I can’t stop now. I have a family to take care of. So, even when it’s tough, I just keep going. It’s what I know, and I have no choice but to keep pushing forward” - By Roshni Veronika Mallick.
Priscilla Evangeline: “I’m studying for a BA in English Literature. I am paying my college fees with my own salary. There is no pressure from my family to earn but I wanted to support myself and see how much I could manage on my own”- By Sajjad Khan.
Payal Kumari: “When I look at others - the officers with their brown uniform and tricolour on their shoulders, I get inspired to achieve my goals. Yes, becoming a police officer is my dream, and I will do everything I can to make it happen”- By Jiya Sharma
Rajesh Das: “I remind myself that I have to work to make a living, and knowing that my family looks up to me keeps me going. I also know that I am the only one who can at least make their lives a little easier”-By Vaishnavi Bhat
Dolly Kumari: “Sometimes, I feel like it’s too late for me. I don’t know if I can pursue my dreams now. I have shouldered too many responsibilities from a young age—I started working when I was eleven. Things could have been much worse—I could have been married off as a child in my village. My aunt sending me here for work turned out to be a blessing”- By Vansika Jain.
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