Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the crucial role of youth in advancing towards Viksit Bharat during the Viksit Bharat Youth Leaders Dialogue. He urged young individuals to embrace multidisciplinary learning to keep pace with rapid technological progress, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, and space research.
At the event held in Delhi Cantonment, Rajnath Singh engaged with 78 young minds from Uttar Pradesh who are part of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026, organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. He commended these Youth Leaders for their accomplishments across diverse fields, expressing confidence in their energy, aspirations, and innovative potential to lead the nation towards the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Acknowledging challenges as integral to life, the Defence Minister highlighted that facing difficult times reveals one’s true character. He encouraged the youth to approach challenges not as burdens but as opportunities to develop their capabilities and strengthen their character, emphasizing the importance of courage, wisdom, and self-confidence in overcoming obstacles.
During the interaction, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Ex-servicemen Welfare) Sukriti Likhi, and other senior officials were also present.
