# Bhagwat calls youth demographic dividend, urges India-specific progress 2026-08-15T09:21:31+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 3 independent outlets RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said in Nagpur that India’s youth are a demographic dividend but could become a burden without proper guidance and engagement. Speaking at an event organised by the Lokmat media group, he urged young people to consider future generations and said employment must include dignified labour, not just formal jobs. He also encouraged entrepreneurship and perseverance. Bhagwat said India should set its own measures for development rather than copy the US, China, Australia or other countries. He argued that the country’s large population and limited geography require a distinct approach. He also called for a balance between democratic differences and national unity, and said India should help the world find a balanced path. ## Coverage - indiatvnews.com - newindianexpress.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: Lokmat, Mohan Bhagwat, Nagpur, RSS Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bhagwat-calls-youth-demographic-dividend-urges-india-specific-progress/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bhagwat-calls-youth-demographic-dividend-urges-india-specific-progress/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.