The demographic advantage or ‘dividend’ to be derived from the age structure of the population is due to the fact that India is (and will remain for some time) one of the youngest countries in the world. A third of India’s population was below 15 years of age in 2000. In 2020, the average Indian will be only 29 years old, compared with an average age of 37 in China and the United States, 45 in Western Europe, and 48 in Japan.

Which of the following will contribute to tap the potential of demographic dividend?
1. Promoting and encouraging entrepreneurship.
2. Vocational courses to skill the youth.
3. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Mission.

1,2 and 3

All the given options are likely to contribute to tap the potential of demographic dividend:

1. Promoting and encouraging entrepreneurship: A young and skilled workforce can act as the driving force for innovation and entrepreneurial ventures, boosting economic growth and creating jobs.

2. Vocational courses to skill the youth: Equipping the youth with relevant skills and knowledge through vocational training can make them more employable and contribute to higher productivity in various sectors.

3.  Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Mission (BBBP) focuses on empowering girls through education. Thus, its direct impact on tapping the demographic dividend might be less immediate compared to options 1 and 2, which directly target skilling and employment potential. However, BBBP can indirectly contribute by ensuring equal participation of females in the workforce, further enhancing the demographic advantage.