Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday pitched for a youth-centric blueprint for the growth of the State, calling on the government and leadership to actively listen to Generation Z. Posting an editorial penned in the Deccan Herald the Karnataka CM framed young minds as the driving force behind the state and nation’s future.
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“Whenever I look into the eyes of our young students, I do not just see the future. I see my own past. Karnataka’s youth are not just the future of our state. They are shaping its present and our nation’s future. Our vision of Young Karnataka, New India is built on listening to young voices, creating opportunities, strengthening leadership and ensuring that every young mind can realise their aspirations. “I was once a young student with big dreams, standing in the crowd. “The Bidadi Township project, which had been languishing in obscurity for many years, is being given a new lease on life and is being developed into a state-of-the-art AI City featuring world-class roads, metro connectivity, a modern sports arena, parks, and well-equipped housing.
Read my article on why listening to Gen Z is essential to building a stronger, more inclusive and forward-looking Karnataka,” he said Further, the Chief Minister reaffirmed the state’s commitment to strengthening youth leadership, expanding skill development, and fostering an environment where young aspirations can materialise into real-world achievements. Karnataka’s achievement is the achievement of all of India, and my proud wish is for every single youth to become a bright shining lamp, Siri Hanate, illuminating the state’s future,” he said. In an X post, Shivakumar said that through this project, the Greater Bengaluru Development Authority will transform the landscape of Bengaluru’s South District. This massive project, undertaken under the Greater Bengaluru Development Authority, will transform the landscape of Bengaluru’s South District,” he said.
Today, as your Chief Minister, I open the doors of leadership for you.
