India's Gen Z, a massive 400-million cohort, is digitally immersed, shares global concerns including climate change, and prioritizes jobs and education. They are often excluded from decision-making by older elites despite their risk-orientation. Recent youth-led protests in India and neighboring countries highlight their political power. The author warns that without smart educational and developmental policies, India's demographic dividend risks becoming widespread dissidence. Addressing Gen Z's aspirations for a better future is crucial; their future is at stake, leading to unrest.