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In today’s time, when the whole world is changing rapidly and the era of technological revolutions is going on, then the head of the country’s largest and influential ideological organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Mohan Bhagwat, has given a very serious and thoughtful statement regarding today’s young generation i.e. ‘Gen-Z’. In his address during a major public program in Nagpur, Mohan Bhagwat has bluntly warned that if today’s youth do not get proper direction, values and guidance at the right time, then instead of becoming the strength of the country, this youth power can become a huge economic and social burden for the country. This statement of the Sangh chief has sparked a deep debate among the educationists, sociologists, politicians and parents across the country, because along with the immense career opportunities, equally big dangers of disorientation and mental stress are looming before today’s young generation. Let us analyze in detail the deep implications of this statement of Mohan Bhagwat and the challenges faced by Gen-G in today’s era.
What is ‘Gen-G’ and why is Mohan Bhagwat expressing concern?
In modern linguistics and demography, ‘Gen-Z’ is the generation that was born and brought up amidst the internet, smartphones, social media and the digital world. This generation is considered to be very smart, ambitious and independent in terms of technology, but along with this, the problem of lack of tolerance, desire for instant gratification and loneliness is also increasing very rapidly in this generation. Underlining this, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that today’s youth is full of high-tech and knowledge, but if it does not have moral values, patriotism, social concern and discretion to identify right and wrong, then this energy can go astray in the wrong direction. When an entire generation becomes blind only in the materialistic race without any ideological anchor or moral discipline, it becomes the cause of problems instead of helping in the development of the society and the nation, and this is the basic concern which the Sangh chief has put forward very clearly before the country.
The glamor of the modern era and the great dangers of disorientation facing the youth.
In today’s era, youth have thousands of career options, but at the same time, the virtual world of social media has had a very bad effect on their mental health. The blind race of reels, shorts and likes has greatly limited the attention span of the youth. Expressing deep concern over this issue in his address, Mohan Bhagwat said that today’s young generation gets disappointed very quickly and is unable to tolerate even small failures. Apart from this, blind imitation of western cultures, addiction to drugs and addiction, and a lifestyle cut off from family and society is gradually pushing the youth towards a hollowness. If the youth of the country are not physically and mentally strong and do not develop a sense of dedication towards nation building, then India’s demographic dividend i.e. the numerical strength of the youth may one day prove to be the biggest curse for the country.
Crisis of declining role of values and family values
In his speech, the Sangh chief also emphasized that in today’s time, disintegration of families and breakdown of the joint family system is becoming a major reason for youth going astray. In earlier times, the informal education, blessings of elders, patience and inspiration to fight the crisis, which children used to get in joint families, is disappearing in today’s nuclear families and fast-paced life. Parents often fulfill the material needs of children, but are unable to give them time and proper communication, due to which the youth become victims of mental loneliness. Mohan Bhagwat called for the society and family to work together to create a strong and positive environment where the youth can openly share their problems and get not only bookish knowledge but also the art of living and values.
National imperative to channelize India’s demographic dividend
Today the whole world recognizes that India is the youngest country in the world, and we have the largest workforce in the world. This situation is called ‘Demographic Dividend’, which means that if our youth get the right skills, good education and employment opportunities, India can become the world’s largest economic and ideological superpower in the next few decades. But this warning from Mohan Bhagwat is a reminder that this dividend in itself is not a guarantee; If we do not give value based education and nation-oriented direction to the youth at the right time, then this demographic dividend can turn into a big social crisis. Therefore, the government, educational institutions, religious and social organizations and parents will have to collectively think about how they can utilize this youth energy of the country in constructive and positive work.
What should the youth do and what is the responsibility of the society?
The conclusion of this entire discussion is that today’s youth should divert their energy from useless debates and negativity on social media and invest it in the country’s development, skill development and innovation. The youth have to understand that shortcuts never lead to lasting success, and discipline is the greatest asset in life. Along with this, every section of the society will have to take the responsibility of becoming a guide for the youth, understanding their problems and making them not only a good professional but also a responsible and sensitive citizen. Only then will the concern expressed by Mohan Bhagwat be resolved and this young power of India will be successful in creating a golden history on the world map.