India, Feb. 13 -- After teaching for 30 years in Delhi University (DU), Devesh Vijay, 65, a retired professor has taken up a new mission to teach children beyond textbooks.

According to Vijay, the current education system has some gaps that need to be addressed. "Our education system focuses a lot on bookish knowledge, and often ignores personality development, social skills, vocational skills, life skills and knowledge about legal rights," said Vijay. "Education should prepare children for life, not just for examinations."

During his days at DU, Vijay was an active member of the outreach committee, where he consistently urged college students to channel their energy toward social causes. "I have always believed that college students ar...