A chat between a man and his seven-year-old son evoked a sense of great responsibility in the latter. A few months ago, Kamal Dharewa, 35, was having a casual conversation with his son Pranit about how he used to take tuitions during his college days to earn some pocket money. Pranit was intrigued and showed quick interest—not in the pocket money—but in the fact that his father helped children by tutoring them.

“I spoke to him [Pranit] about how kids in the pandemic are unable to get proper schooling as their schools are shut,” recalled Kamal, a chartered account by profession. “I also told him about how other students couldn’t afford basic amenities like a smartphone or a laptop, and hence, they found it difficult to be a part of virtual classrooms.”