Why are so many young Indians struggling to get jobs?

Published: June 4, 2024, 6 a.m.

India has just finished its marathon elections and as the new government takes charge we take a look at one of its biggest challenges - rising youth unemployment.

With an average age of 29 years, India\u2019s population is one of the youngest globally, but job creation for them hasn\u2019t been easy in this fast growing economy.

The BBC\u2019s Devina Gupta travels to Delhi to talks to students and first time job seekers about this growing job crisis and what can be done to solve it.

Presenter and producer: Devina Gupta

(Image: young men in Delhi waiting for the labour chow. Credit: Devina Gupta)