India welcomed its first baby of the new generation, ‘Gen Beta’ the arrival of the New Year, 2025.

• Born at 12:03 AM on January 1, Baby Frankie from Mizoram's Aizawl was not only India's first newborn in 2025 but also the first of his generation.
• Children born from 2025 to 2039 are considered ‘Generation Beta.’
• Marking the beginning of a new generational era, Frankie Remruatdika Zadeng, the healthy baby boy, was born at Synod Hospital, Durtlang.
• Frankie was welcomed into a family of 3 – his older sister, mother Ramzirmawii, and father ZD Remruatsanga, hailing from Khatla East, Aizawl.

About Generation Beta

As per McCrindle's blog post, they are expected to make up 16% of the global population by 2035, a significant demographic that will influence future economies, cultures, and societies.One of the most notable characteristics of Generation Beta is its longevity. With advances in healthcare and technology, many children born during this period are expected to live well into the 22nd century, potentially experiencing a life span much longer than previous generations.