At the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi addressed the significance of engaging India’s youth, particularly Gen Z, in achieving the ambitious goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) by 2037. He emphasized that this generation’s digital fluency and global connectivity could be pivotal in this transformation. However, he also cautioned about the challenges posed by smartphone dependency among new National Defence Academy entrants, advocating for a balance between modern technology usage and military discipline. General Dwivedi urged young soldiers to communicate thoughtfully, highlighting the importance of reflection over impulsiveness in their social media engagements, thus reinforcing the broader narrative of responsible citizenship in a digitally-driven world.