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"Since gender discrimination is an endemic societal problem, we have to sensitize children at the elementary level to change their mindset. Mukherji said they are going through the school curriculum to identify elements that need to be changed or added to put the focus on respecting girls. We have to begin with positive change of minds," she said.The standing committee for syllabus and textbooks will lead the change. The new curriculum will be implemented in all government schools and those that use our textbooks," she asserted. "Our focus would be on dignity and safety of the girl child..