Empowering India's Youth: A Human Rights Approach to Achieving the SDGs

India, with the world’s largest youth population, holds a critical position in global effortsto achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This paper explores theintersection of youth empowerment, human rights, and sustainable development inthe Indian context. It examines how recognizing and safeguarding youth rights canenhance their contribution to SDGs, the existing challenges, and the role of policies,education, and activism in shaping a sustainable future. By analyzing various governmentinitiatives, grassroots movements, and real-world examples, this paper highlights theneed for a rights-based approach to youth empowerment in India.