Education is an important tool in empowering people with the required knowledge and influencing their perspective and attitude for transforming the society. This assumes more importance in the context of the goal of lifelong learning. Achieving goals require behaviour change at multiple levels. This study is an attempt to assess the impact of education on the perspectives of people in promoting eco-friendly behaviour. Quality education is invariably connected with certain goals such as reducing poverty and promoting gender equality. As we drive towards the targets of SDGs, a closer look at the intricate relation of education with the goals of zero hunger, gender equality and poverty reduction points towards the urgency in using education not merely as a goal in itself but a catalyst for attaining the desired goals. Equipped with the necessary skills, education provides opportunities for employment. Coupled with the awareness of sustainable development, the goals of economic advancement can be attained with less damage to the environment. Inclusive education with provision of equal opportunities for women leads to gender equality and participation of women in progress. A cross-sectional survey was taken to assess the perspective of the role of education as a catalyst to promote the SDGs. The results strongly indicated the need to provide quality education with the right strategy and policy interventions. There are economic and social challenges to overcome. The role of institutions is to be emphasized. Concerted efforts by academicians, corporates and the government can strengthen the pillars of economy, environment and equity.