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The discourse on leveraging India’s grey workforce is gaining momentum, recognizing the untapped potential of experienced professionals. Despite the demographic dividend of a young population, the contribution of the older workforce, aged 45 to 80 years, remains underutilized. This segment, rich in education and experience, holds expertise across various domains that could significantly contribute to economic growth and social stability.
The challenge lies in creating inclusive policies and programs that recognize the value of this demographic, ensuring their skills and knowledge are not sidelined but rather integrated into the mainstream economy. By fostering an environment that values lifelong learning and skill adaptation, India can harness the full spectrum of its human capital.
This approach not only promises to bolster economic development but also to mitigate social tensions and build trust within the society. The strategic inclusion of the grey workforce could serve as a catalyst for sustainable growth, tapping into a reservoir of wisdom and expertise that can guide and mentor the younger generation, bridging the gap between experience and innovation.
We need initiatives and realization at various levels for creating domain specific databases and disseminating them for growth.
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