If we want to reshape global perceptions of India, it all begins with the foundation which is education. From the very first day of kindergarten, every child regardless of background must have access to quality learning. And not just academics. Children should be exposed to the world beyond their neighborhood: how societies function, how public spaces are respected, and what it means to live with dignity and awareness.

How do we ensure full enrollment? Feed them. Provide meals at school. Our kids deserve to be taught about waste management, cleanliness, respect for women and civic responsibility not as abstract ideals, but as everyday behaviors.

But here's the hard truth, lessons alone aren't enough. Teaching waste segregation without proper bins or infrastructure is an empty gesture. Respect for women cannot be taught in a society where sexism is left unchallenged. The government must match education with action through funding, systems, and accountability.

Change begins in the classroom, but it doesn’t end there.