Highlighting the numerous opportunities emerging across different sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed his faith in the potential and self-assurance of Gen-Z, urging them to work diligently and with discipline for the nation's advancement, achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat.

In his speech for the national program commemorating 'Veer Baal Diwas', PM Modi encouraged them to tackle significant challenges regardless of their age.

“Numerous young individuals linked to the organization are here. In a sense, you all belong to 'Gen-Z', 'Gen-Alpha'. Your generation will lead India toward becoming a developed nation. I recognize and appreciate Gen-Z's potential and your self-assurance, which is why I have a lot of trust in you. Age does not dictate who is considered small or large. You grow significant through your actions and accomplishments. Even when you're young, you can perform tasks that inspire others," PM Modi stated.

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PM Modi urged young people to avoid getting sidetracked by "temporary fame," inspiring them to draw lessons from prominent figures who played a role in nation-building.

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"You must maintain your concentration, and to achieve that, it's crucial that you avoid being swept away by the allure of temporary fame." You should draw lessons from your principles and from the remarkable figures of the nation. You shouldn't view your success as restricted solely to you. "Your aim should be for your achievement to turn into the achievement of the country," he stated.

In the past, young individuals even feared to dream, as the old systems fostered an atmosphere where it appeared that nothing positive could ever occur.

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An air of hopelessness and despair filled the entire environment. Individuals even began to wonder, "What's the purpose of putting in effort?" However, currently, the nation searches for talent and offers them a stage. "The dreams of 1.4 billion citizens are supported by their strength," he stated.