Why India should move from jugaad and casual to consistent

India’s youth-dividend offers immense promise, yet the nation grapples with deep-rooted contradictions — jugaad thinking, a ‘casual’ culture, and a global charm that masks domestic fractures, observes author and corporate advisor Srinath Sridharan.India’s demographic dividend is a rare gift. More than 80 crore people are in their productive years, expecting not just jobs but a trajectory of socio-economic growth. Without deep reforms and stronger institutions, this potential can curdle into frustration. The future will not be stabilised by slogans or soft power; it will demand that we match our cultural confidence with the hard, unglamorous work of building systems that deliver.Continue Reading with CNBC-TV18 Access MembershipPriority Access and Networking: CNBC-TV18’s flagship events Interaction with CNBC-TV18’s journalists Webinars & LIVE Q&As with India Inc. Leaders Exclusive CNBC-TV18 studio & newsroom tours Premium business insights, expert opinions & analysis Curated lifestyle privileges & offers

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