Abstract

Youth constitute the most dynamic and transformative segment of any society and their role in shaping the present and future of nations has been widely acknowledged across disciplines such as sociology education political science and development studies. Education functions as the primary instrument through which the potential of youth is nurtured directed and aligned with national goals. This research paper examines the intricate relationship between youth education and nation building emphasizing how educational systems act as foundational mechanisms for producing informed citizens skilled human capital ethical leaders and socially responsible individuals. The study explores the conceptual understanding of youth as a socio-political force the evolving meaning of nation building in a globalized world and the centrality of education in harmonizing individual aspirations with collective national objectives. Through a qualitative and analytical approach the paper analyzes how education c