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| Youth Must Lead Transition | | | Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha while delivering the keynote address at Foundation Day ceremony of University of Jammu asked the varsity to start short-term professional programs to deal with climate challenges.
He stressed on the importance of integrating sustainability in education and preparing students to address emerging challenges to build Viksit Bharat.
LG Sinha’s words, far from being symbolic, highlight an urgent national need—embedding sustainability at the heart of education to prepare India’s youth to lead the battle against environmental crises while steering the nation toward the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Climate change is no longer a distant threat. From unprecedented floods and erratic rainfall to rising pollution and shrinking glaciers, the signs are visible and alarming. These challenges demand not just policy responses but a generational shift in how we live, consume, and innovate. Universities, as incubators of knowledge and ideas, must therefore rise to the occasion by equipping students with the skills and mindset to tackle these pressing issues. Short-term, skill-based programs on climate resilience, green technologies, renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable agriculture could prepare thousands of young professionals to turn challenges into opportunities.
The Lieutenant Governor rightly underscored that youth are the driving force of change. In a country where over 65 percent of the population is below the age of 35, this demographic dividend can either become a burden or a catalyst depending on how it is harnessed. If young minds are trained to innovate responsibly—optimizing resources without compromising ecosystems—they can power both economic growth and environmental protection. The idea of development that meets societal needs without harming nature must be ingrained into every sphere of education.
For Jammu and Kashmir, this vision carries even deeper resonance. The region’s fragile ecology, vulnerable to climate shocks, demands a pool of trained experts who can balance developmental needs with ecological preservation.
At its core, the message is clear: the path to Viksit Bharat by 2047 must run parallel with the path to a sustainable Bharat. Economic growth that exhausts resources and destabilizes ecosystems will only undermine progress. But growth built on innovation, resilience, and sustainability will secure prosperity for generations.
The youth must lead this transition—with energy, creativity, and determination. Universities must provide them the platforms. And society must back them with trust and opportunity. Only then can we hand over a greener, safer, and stronger planet to those who will inherit it. |
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