The "robodog" incident deflects from India's true AI challenge: reforming its antiquated education system. Millions need future-ready skills, but current pedagogy is industrial-era. Despite NEP 2020 reforms, progress is slow. A complete overhaul, not piecemeal efforts, is critical to realize PM Modi's MANAV vision for people-centric AI. This demands reforms, institutional autonomy, and fostering innovative, fear-free learning environments to prepare the youth.