Amid Gen Z protests, NDA ally LJP lists private member’s Bill on youth commission
The Bill seeks Constitutional status for a permanently established National Commission for Youth
In a period marked by protests led by Generation Z, the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), a member of the NDA alliance, introduced a private member's Bill aimed at establishing a National Commission for Youth with constitutional standing. This initiative addresses the pressing issue of youth unemployment and proposes the formation of a nodal agency to formulate policies focused on skill development, entrepreneurship, idea incubation, and specialized financing for young innovators.
The Bill, spearheaded by LJP MP Arun Bharti, has been in development for two years and was inspired by the initiatives of Union Minister and LJP leader Chirag Paswan. The commission would tackle the "multidimensional challenges" faced by the youth, such as structural unemployment, which could arise if their concerns remain unaddressed.
Bharti observed that the party's focus on youth anxieties and the GenZ protests appeared to be a long-standing concern, differing from the more dominant BJP's stance.
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