New Delhi, May 16 -- Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday praised Gen Z, saying they are far more adaptable, socially aware and digitally skilled compared to earlier generations.

Speaking at an interactive session organised by 'Uniform Unveiled' at the Manekshaw Centre, he said the Army is increasingly focusing on data-driven and technology-based operations, aiming for a more networked force in the coming years.

He also highlighted the strong response to internship opportunities in the Army, saying that nearly one lakh applications were received for just 100 vacancies.

"So let me firstly concede and accept that the generation is at least 10 times better than our generation. They are much more adaptable. They're sociall...