In the Time magazine, the special edition mentioned new generation kids as more accomplished personalities and wrote, "The world belongs to those who shape it. And however uncertain that world may feel at a given moment, the reassuring reality seems to be that each new generation produces more of what these kids have already achieved: positive impact, in all sizes."
Among more than 5,000 nominees, Gitanjali became TIME's first-ever 'Kid of the Year' and the bright child was interviewed by Hollywood star and activist Angelina Jolie through a virtual meeting. While talking about her work process with Jolie, Gitanjali mentioned five aspects which include 'Observe, brainstorm, research, build and communicate' that helped her to achieve her goal.
Meet TIME's first-ever Kid of the Year https://t.co/8ExwjanZfE pic.twitter.com/UkPscbp63H
— TIME (@TIME) December 3, 2020
She further spoke about her innovation and shared an inspiring message to other young people, "don't try to fix every problem, just focus on one that excites you. If I can do it, anybody can do it."
"But then at the same time, we're facing old problems that still exist. Like, we're sitting here in the middle of a new global pandemic, and we're also like still facing human-rights issues. There are problems that we did not create but that we now have to solve, like climate change and cyberbullying with the introduction of technology," she added.
She further said, "I think more than anything right now, we just need to find that one thing we're passionate about and solve it. Even if it's something as small as, I want to find an easy way to pick up litter. Everything makes a difference. Don't feel pressured to come up with something big."
Talking about her science passion, the young star said, "That was my everyday goal, just to make someone happy. And it soon turned into, How can we bring positivity and community to the place we live?"
Gitanjali further spoke about her goals and the world's problems, "My goal has really shifted not only from creating my own devices to solve the world's problems, but inspiring others to do the same as well. Because, from personal experience, it's not easy when you don't see anyone else like you. So I really want to put out that message: If I can do it, you can do it, and anyone can do it."
Well, Priyanka Chopra also shouted out for the young innovator and tweeted, "Blown away by TIME's first-ever Kid of the Year, Gitanjali Rao! Only 15 years old & tackling issues ranging from contaminated drinking water to opioid addiction & cyber bullying. Thank you Gitanjali for leading the way for the next generation."
Blown away by @TIME’s first-ever Kid of the Year, Gitanjali Rao! 👏
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) December 4, 2020
Only 15 years old & tackling issues ranging from contaminated drinking water to opioid addiction & cyber bullying.
Thank you Gitanjali for leading the way for the next generation.https://t.co/CsvRPDhMwS
If we talk about the last year then the renowned climate activist Greta Thunberg became the youngest ever person of the year 'Time' at the age of 16. This is the first time that TIME has named a kid of the year and kudos to Gitanjali Rao for earning this honor at the age of 15.
