This book offers a comprehensive look at India's youth labor force and participation, delving into the shifting dynamics of the country's youth labor market. Despite the demographic dividend, many young people face exclusion, including unemployment and lack of education or training. The book investigates education's role in the labor market, explores open unemployment, and defines the 'not-in-employment-education-or-training' (NEET) status of Indian youth. It examines how demographic and socio-economic factors influence NEET youth and explores the connection between youth labor market status and India's economic growth.