Youth: The heartbeat of progress

Youth is the pulse of society, the energy that drives progress, and the vision that shapes tomorrow. In today's world, young people are no longer confined to a single path - they are diversifying, exploring, and excelling in fields that were once reserved only for a few.

Look around and you will see their footprints everywhere. In science and technology, young innovators are creating life-changing solutions. In art and culture, their voices carry emotions that connect millions. In business, start-ups led by youth are rewriting economic models. In sports, young players break records and inspire nations. This diversification shows that today's youth are not limited by boundaries - they are creators of possibilities.

One of the most powerful arenas where youth are stepping in today is politics. Once seen as a field for the experienced and elderly, politics is now welcoming young voices that reflect the dreams and struggles of ordinary people. When a young leader speaks about employment, education or climate change, it is not just policy — it is lived reality. Their involvement brings freshness, honesty and courage to a system that often grows rigid with age. With more youth in politics, democracy becomes more alive, inclusive and responsive to the people it serves.

What makes all of this truly human is that the youth carry with them not just ambition, but also emotion. They know what it feels like to struggle for opportunities, to fight for equality, to dream of a better tomorrow. Their diversification across fields is not just about careers - it is about connection, about shaping a society where every voice matters.

In the end, youth are not merely participants in progress - they are its heartbeat. With their courage to diversify and their will to lead, they are not only shaping fields, but shaping humanity's destiny.

The writer is a  Class XII student at Yadavindra Public School, Mohali