The energy of the young can be channelised on either ways. Neglect can lead them to a destructive path, a little hand holding and guidance can help every youngster to bloom and use their unlimited energy for constructive things. This positive story of engagement of the youth comes from Bastar, a left wing extremism-affected District of Chhattisgarh which has many pockets which are inaccessible for even the Administration to reach. It was observed that the lack of penetration of welfare schemes was leading to a trust decit between the Administration and the local population. The youth of the region have either migrated out of Bastar or have ideologically shifted towards extremism. Lack of employment opportunities and the slow pace of development had eventually affected stakeholders in the community. Tourists, tribal population, women and children were feeling the heat of this unfortunate situation... Read More