{"id":17785,"date":"2026-01-27T16:30:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T11:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=17785"},"modified":"2026-01-27T16:30:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T11:00:47","slug":"indias-youth-today-are-more-enlightened-than-ever-we-must-learn-to-listen-to-them-dr-jitendra-singh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=17785","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s Youth Today Are More Enlightened Than Ever; We Must Learn to Listen to Them: Dr Jitendra Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"
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India\u2019s Youth Today Are More Enlightened Than Ever; We Must Learn to Listen to Them: Dr Jitendra Singh<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n


\nDemocratization of Opportunities Has Triggered a Surge of Aspirations Among Indian Youth: Dr Jitendra Singh at National Skill Summit 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Political Will and Enabling Support from the Modi Govt Have Unlocked India\u2019s Talent Potential: Dr Jitendra Singh<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Posted On: 23 JAN 2026 4:32PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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NEW DELHI, January 23\u00a0:Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that India is witnessing a historic democratization of opportunities, creating an ecosystem where young people today have the freedom to discover their true aptitude, choose their own paths, and convert skills into sustainable livelihoods.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh addressing the “National Skill Summit 2026” organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), at PHD House, New Delhi\u00a0on Friday.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Addressing the National Skill Summit 2026 of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), the Minister observed that India’s youth today are more enlightened than ever before and we must learn to listen to them, while emphasising that the role of mentors and institutions must evolve from delivering long monologues to becoming active listeners and facilitators.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Minister said that for the first time, India has built a holistic ecosystem that allows youth not only to dream but also to realise those dreams. \u201cYoung people today have the opportunity to choose what they wish to do, understand their inner strengths, and discover what they are truly meant for. This is where mentorship becomes critical, not to impose, but to guide,\u201d he said.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Highlighting the shift from degree-centric thinking to skill-centric growth, Dr Jitendra Singh said academic qualifications should not be confused with aptitude. Citing CSIR\u2019s Aroma Mission, he pointed out how thousands of young people, many without formal degrees, are earning substantial incomes by cultivating lavender and other aromatic crops. \u201cWe were once obsessed with IT alone. Today, we recognise that agriculture, traditional skills, and local strengths can generate far greater impact,\u201d he added.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dr Jitendra Singh underlined that the past eleven years have seen an unprecedented surge in aspirations due to the democratization of opportunities. Referring to NEP 2020, he said the policy liberated students from rigid subject choices and corrected a long-standing injustice where careers were imposed rather than chosen. \u201cStudents are no longer prisoners of their subjects,\u201d he remarked.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Minister highlighted how this transformation is visible across sectors, from civil services to startups. \u201cToday\u2019s civil service toppers come from tier-2 and tier-3 cities, rural areas, and small towns that were once absent from the merit lists. Similarly, over 50 percent of India\u2019s startups now emerge from beyond metropolitan cities,\u201d he said, busting the myth that innovation is confined to Bengaluru, Delhi, or Hyderabad.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Emphasising women-led growth, Dr Jitendra Singh said women are increasingly leading India\u2019s success stories, from startups to space missions. He cited examples such as Chandrayaan-3 and the Aditya mission, both led by women scientists, and noted that over 60 percent of beneficiaries under the Mudra scheme are women. \u201cSchemes meant for youth are today being adopted even more enthusiastically by women,\u201d he said.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Minister also pointed to India\u2019s rising global stature, noting improvements across innovation and patent indices. \u201cIndia now ranks among the top countries in patents, with more than half filed by Indian residents who were born, educated, and trained here,\u201d he said, adding that biotechnology is poised to become the next major industrial revolution after IT.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Calling for a change in mindset among educators and policymakers, Dr Jitendra Singh said, \u201cOur youth are often more enlightened than us. They are born into a different era, and we must stop if we always know better. The first thing we must learn is to listen.\u201d He cautioned against outdated teaching styles and urged institutions to create open, interactive, and responsive learning environments.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Concluding his address, the Minister said India already has immense talent; what was missing earlier was prioritisation and enabling political support. \u201cThat gap has now been bridged. The ecosystem is in place, from NEP 2020 to skill missions, research funding, and private sector participation. Now, it is our responsibility to be open, modest, and ready to learn from those we set out to teach,\u201d he said<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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