Helping children become leaders of tomorrow

Children's Day is a special occasion dedicated to celebrating the young minds that hold the power to shape the future of our country. On the occasion of Children’s Day today, we speak to young kids and professionals who have stepped forward to share their vision for the country and cultivate the minds. Children's Day Devangana Jain, 16 years old Devangana Jain “As a 16 year old citizen of today, gearing up to be tomorrow’s change maker, my vision of India would be for it to have safer cities to live in, aggressive clean energy programs, balanced development keeping in mind the impact on the environment and in tune with the World’s Sustainability Goals, to have conducive environments for innovation and with all children growing up with a sense of pride in India’s art, heritage and culture. “ Shabad Singh Bedi, 12 years old Shabad Singh Bedi “I would like to see India truly embody its true spirit of diversity for all genders and religion and hope that we all come together and work on sustainability, being planet positive and leave a better place for the generations to follow. I want India to be the happiest place in the world.” Prof Anupam Sibal, Group Medical Director and Senior Pediatrician, Apollo Hospitals Group Anupam Sibal “As a pediatrician, I dream of a day where every child will get a boundless opportunity to grow and develop in keeping with her or his genetic potential through appropriate nutrition, protection from preventable diseases through vaccination, a school and home environment that is nurturing with a provision of all the basic needs.” Manika Sharma, Director, The Shri Ram Schools Manika Sharma “My vision for India is to be the most advanced in terms of technological innovation and a world leader in sustainable development.