Divya Mittal has sparked widespread discussion on social media after sharing a post on X about the gaps in conventional education and the life skills she believes are missing from school systems. The post has garnered nearly 390,000 views.
Reflecting on her academic journey from IIT Delhi to IIM Bangalore and eventually the IAS, Mittal said the country’s best institutions taught her how to clear competitive examinations and manage responsibilities, but did not prepare her to deal with loneliness or quiet her own mind. She said students spend years learning how to achieve success, but are rarely taught how to find happiness.
