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@article{182731,
        author = {Praveen Sharma and Dr Sanjay Kumar Tiwari},
        title = {Youth Attitudes towards Political Agendas for Education and Employment in Bilaspur Region of Chhattisgarh},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {3250-3256},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182731},
        abstract = {Youth attitudes toward political agendas on education and employment are crucial indicators of democratic engagement and policy effectiveness. These perceptions shape how young people evaluate government commitments, trust political institutions, and participate in development processes. A clear understanding of these attitudes is essential for designing inclusive, responsive, and sustainable policies that address the real needs of a rapidly growing youth population. The present study examined youth attitudes toward political agendas on education and employment in a stratified sample of 150 respondents, balanced across gender (80 males, 70 females) and residence (90 urban, 60 rural) groups. This research work assessed perceptions of education reforms, trust in political promises, and views on employment initiatives. Using a structured Likert-scale questionnaire, Findings revealed generally moderate optimism about education policies, with strong support for skill development across all groups (46% male, 43% female, 46% urban, and 43% rural). This consensus highlighted youth recognition of the need for practical, employment-linked training as a central priority for policy agendas. In contrast, attitudes toward employment promises were more nuanced. Reverse-coded analysis of skepticism (Q7) suggested that while a majority expressed trust in political intent (65% male, 55% female, 65% urban, 53% rural scoring high), other items showed limited confidence in scheme effectiveness and transparency. For example, agreement on job-creation opportunities remained lower, indicating persistent doubts about delivery. Gender and residence differences underscored structural disparities: rural and female respondents reported slightly lower trust and greater neutrality, reflecting barriers to access, quality education, and secure employment. These results suggest that while political messaging on development resonates with youth, credibility depends on addressing real needs through transparent, inclusive, and accountable implementation. The study contributes to understanding how demographic factors shape youth policy perceptions and offers practical insights for policymakers to strengthen engagement with this critical constituency. However, limitations included a modest sample size, reliance on self-reported data, and the absence of qualitative insights, suggesting directions for future research to deepen understanding and support evidence-based policy design.},
        keywords = {youth attitudes, political agendas, education policy, employment initiatives, gender differences, urban-rural disparities},
        month = {July},
        }