Gen Z Will Fuel India’s Future, Says Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi in Rewa

By A Staff Reporter

Rewa (Madhya Pradesh): Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday addressed students at TRS College in Rewa, highlighting the transformative potential of India’s Generation Z and its pivotal role in shaping the nation’s future.

“Generation Z is here, and it’s fashionable these days to talk about Gen Z, because Generation Z is spread everywhere,” General Dwivedi said. “The biggest thing is that India’s Generation Z population is the largest in the world, and even the Indian Army is left behind. Because we are the second largest — only Generation Z comes first.”

Describing Gen Z as digitally fluent, technologically advanced, and socially aware, he said their global connectedness gives them unmatched potential. “If you have so much power, and if you just get discipline and guidance, then who knows how many generations, how many ages will India advance in a second,” he remarked.

General Dwivedi emphasized that India’s progress will be driven by its youth, particularly those who combine innovation with discipline. “In the future, it will be Generation Z that will fuel India and take it forward. Therefore, it was crucial for me to be here,” he said, encouraging students to channel their energy toward nation-building.