Noida, April 10 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the public perception of Gen Z is far from reality, emphasing that they are self-driven and accountable rather than lazy and entitled.

Speaking at the convocation ceremony of Noida International University, Singh emphasised that GenZ students focus on authenticity and are flexible in nature, painting a different picture than their popular image.

"Public perception regarding Gen Z is often mistaken. They are frequently labelled as lazy and entitled... However, I believe that the reality is entirely different. I am convinced that your generation is self-driven; you make your own decisions. Your generation believes in collaboration and embraces diversity. You approach problem...