Devansh speaks about India’s greatest strength—its youth. With 66% of the population under the age of 35, he calls this demographic dividend not just a statistic, but a once-in-a-generation opportunity. To him, the future of India isn’t something we wait for—it’s something young people create, with their ideas, their energy, and their will to act.He believes that the youth have the power to influence policy, to shift mindsets, and to shape a more inclusive, forward-looking nation. But it doesn’t have to start big. Devansh urges young people to begin with small, local initiatives—whether it’s educating one child, or starting a social campaign. Because real change? It starts at the grassroots and grows up. Devansh Shah is a policy strategist, entrepreneur, and governance consultant with expertise in Financial Inclusion, political strategy, and economic research. He serves as a Public Policy Consultant to a Member of Parliament & Former MoS Communications and is the Director of Civitas Governance Labs, driving impactful policy initiatives. Recognized as a '25 under 25' Young Indian in Politics & Policy, he brings a wealth of experience in public affairs, leadership, and innovation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx