Gen Z at the Helm of India’s New Era: PM Modi Highlights Youth Power in Mann Ki Baat
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 128ᵗʰ edition of Mann Ki Baat, placed India’s youth—especially Generation Z—at the heart of the country’s evolving innovation landscape. His message was clear: young Indians are not just inheriting a rising nation; they are actively building it through their creativity, determination, and fearless experimentation. Drawing from recent achievements in space science, aviation, defence, and technology, Modiji described Gen Z as the torchbearers of a “new thinking, innovation and youth-driven resurgence.”
Gen Z’s Innovation Energy: Drones, Mars Missions, and Scientific Grit
One of the standout stories Modiji shared was that of a passionate group of youngsters from Pune who participated in an ISRO-led drone challenge. The competition placed them in conditions similar to the surface of Mars—no GPS, limited visibility, and entirely camera-driven navigation. Their drones repeatedly crashed, yet the team refused to surrender. Eventually, they managed to keep a drone airborne under simulated Martian constraints, showcasing perseverance that Modiji compared to the recovery after the Chandrayaan-2 setback and the eventual triumph of Chandrayaan-3.
This anecdote, Modiji emphasised, embodies the resilience of India’s youth. Their courage to keep trying, even in failure, makes them key contributors to a Viksit Bharat. He noted that India’s scientific ecosystem—once limited to state institutions—has now expanded into the private sector, thanks to the creative confidence of young innovators.
India’s Private Space Ecosystem: Youth-Led Momentum
Modiji’s address also acknowledged the significant strides made by India’s private space industry. The inauguration of Skyroot Aerospace’s “Infinity Campus” in Hyderabad marked a milestone in the nation’s space ambitions. Spread across 200,000 square feet, the facility focuses on designing, assembling, and testing next-generation rockets—all powered by teams of young engineers, coders, scientists, and designers.
The unveiling of Vikram-I, India’s first privately built orbital launch vehicle, reflects this transition. Modiji highlighted that more than 300 space start-ups are now operational in India—many born from the dreams of young individuals working out of garages, small rented offices, and college labs. This explosion of youth-driven space entrepreneurship, he said, is positioning India as a global innovation hub.
Beyond Space: Youth Transforming Aviation and Defence
Modiji also spoke of India’s expanding capabilities in aviation and defence—sectors seeing major youth-led contributions. The opening of the world’s largest MRO facility for LEAP aircraft engines in Hyderabad stands as evidence of India’s emergence as a global aviation hub. The facility enables world-class repair, maintenance, and overhaul operations within India, reducing dependence on foreign centres and opening new opportunities for skilled youth.
The induction of INS Mahe into the Indian Navy further showcased the nation’s rapid advancements. Modiji described these achievements as powerful reminders that young Indians are shaping fields once considered exclusive domains of senior specialists—be it mechanical engineering, naval innovation, or aerospace operations.
A Generation Reimagining India’s Future
Across his address, Modiji stressed that India’s Gen Z is not confined to digital skills alone. Their contributions now span agriculture, renewable energy, software, manufacturing, research, and grassroots problem-solving. Whether building small devices to assist farmers or designing complex engines and rockets, young Indians are reimagining what the future of India can look like.
Their mindset, Modiji said, is one of solutions—not complaints. Their instinct is to build—not wait. And their courage to experiment is turning India into a laboratory of ideas with global impact.
The MGMM Outlook
Prime Minister Modiji’s Mann Ki Baat message reflects a powerful and timely recognition of the energy and creativity that define India’s Gen Z. Today’s youth are not just participants in national growth—they are its primary drivers. The stories of Mars-simulation drone innovators, private rocket builders, and young engineers powering aviation and defence breakthroughs show that India’s transformation is no longer restricted to government corridors. It is happening in college labs, small start-ups, and grassroots initiatives where young Indians dare to experiment, fail, learn, and rise. Modiji’s consistent emphasis on youth-led problem-solving mirrors the belief that India’s progress is rooted in the confidence, resilience, and inventive spirit of its youngest citizens.
India’s emerging private space ecosystem, the growth of advanced aviation infrastructure, and the rapid strides in naval and defence innovation all point toward one undeniable truth: a youth-powered Bharat is building the next era of national capability. What stands out is how this generation refuses to wait for ideal conditions—they innovate with what they have, turning challenges into opportunities. Whether it’s Skyroot’s Infinity Campus or the global-scale MRO facility in Hyderabad, each achievement reflects a larger cultural shift where young Indians claim their place as creators of high-technology solutions. Gen Z is not merely benefiting from India’s rise; they are architecting it with passion, discipline, and a fearless commitment to nation-building.
(Sources: Hindustan Times, ANI News, Economic Times)