The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has warned the governments about a scarred generation of youths due to the increased unemployment in the world. According to the report, ‘ Global Employment Trends for youth 2011 Update’, the number of unemployed youth has increased by 4.5 million during the 2008-09 period alone. There is much frustration among the youth and it may reflect in various ways including complete distrust of entire political and economic system.
The recent protest actions in US, European countries, UK etc. and the massive participation of the youth in these agitations indicate the anger of the youth towards the present economic system of inequality.
It is for the governments, including India, to take this warning seriously and ensure more employment and reduction of disparity between the rich and poor.