<span style="color: #222222;">The Narendra Modi Government, over the last eight years has taken several steps for the empowerment and holistic development of the youth of the country. India, which is the second most populous country in the world, is also one of the youngest nations, with about 65 per cent of its population under 35 years of age. Youth is the backbone of any country and all round development of the nation lies in their achievements. AIR correspondent reports that the foundation of India's future is being strengthened by implementing various schemes.<br />''<br />''The Narendra Modi Government announced the National Education Policy-2020 with the aim of making comprehensive reforms in the school and higher education system. It has replaced the 34-year old National Policy on Education -1986. This New Education Policy focuses on making education more holistic and flexible to suit the needs of the 21st century. Its main objective is to transform India into a global superpower of knowledge.<br />''<br />''On the occasion of completion of one year of the New Education Policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that the schemes launched under the National Education Policy will play a big role in 'building a New India'.<br />''<br />''Union Minister of State for Education Annapurna Devi believes that the National Education Policy-2020 will prepare India's youth for the future and it aims at transforming India into the world's largest skilled workforce.<br />''<br />''Under this policy, a target is set to provide vocational skills to at least fifty per cent students by the year 2025.</span><br />