Jacob Hembrom
International Youth Day is a celebration of the energy, creativity, courage and dreams of young people who are not merely the leaders of tomorrow but important agents of change today. Young people bring fresh ideas, new perspectives and the courage to question what has been accepted for too long. In a rapidly changing world, the youth have a special responsibility to build societies that are more just, inclusive, sustainable and humane. Their enthusiasm and idealism can become a powerful force for transforming communities and shaping a better future.
In India, the emerging Gen-Z generation is increasingly refusing to remain silent in the face of corruption, injustice, inefficiency and systems that have become rotten or disconnected from the aspirations of ordinary people. Across the country, young people are expressing a strong desire for transparency, accountability, dignity and genuine development. They want an India where opportunities are based on merit, institutions serve people honestly, and development reaches the last person rather than remaining concentrated in the hands of a few. This positive energy among India’s youth should not be dismissed as impatience or rebellion; it can be understood as a deep longing for a better, cleaner and more responsible nation.
This spirit is particularly significant for the youth of Jharkhand, a state blessed with rich natural resources, vibrant tribal cultures and a young population, yet facing challenges of poverty, unemployment, migration, environmental destruction and the misuse of resources. The young people of Jharkhand have the potential to become a powerful voice for a new kind of development—one that respects tribal identity and culture, protects land, forests and water, creates meaningful employment and ensures justice and dignity for all. On International Youth Day, let us trust this positive energy, encourage young people to question the wrongs around them, and accompany them in turning their dreams into action. The change they are longing for is not merely a change of government or personalities; it is a change in the way society, institutions and development itself are understood.