Meet India's first ‘Gen Beta’ baby: A boy born in Mizoram's Aizawl

 India welcomed its first Generation Beta baby, Frankie Remruatdika Zadeng, born at 12:03 AM on January 1, 2025, at Synod Hospital in Durtlang, Aizawl, Mizoram. Frankie weighed 3.12 kg at birth and is in good health. He joins his family, including his parents, Ramzirmawii and ZD Remruatsanga, and an older sister; the family resides in Khatla East, Aizawl.

Generation Beta refers to individuals born between 2025 and 2039. This cohort is expected to experience significant technological advancements and societal changes, potentially leading to longer lifespans and a world markedly different from that of previous generations.

India welcomed its first Generation Beta baby, Frankie Remruatdika Zadeng, born at 12:03 AM on January 1, 2025, at Synod Hospital in Aizawl, Mizoram. Weighing 3.12 kg at birth, Frankie is in good health.

Generation Beta refers to children born between 2025 and 2039, following Generation Alpha (2010–2024). The term was coined by futurist Mark McCrindle to signify a new generation shaped by an entirely different world.

Frankie's parents, Ramzirmawii and ZD Remruatsanga, along with his older sister, reside in Khatla East, Aizawl. The family expressed immense happiness at Frankie's birth, marking the beginning of this new generational era in India.

Globally, a baby girl named Remi, born in Comboyne, New South Wales, Australia, is considered the first of the new Beta generation.

Generation Beta is expected to grow up in a world characterized by rapid technological advancements, with artificial intelligence and virtual reality playing central roles in daily life. They are also anticipated to prioritize sustainability, addressing global challenges such as climate change and environmental issues.