NEW DELHI: The eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 is set to be bigger and more engaging with an array of renowned personalities joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his mission to help students overcome exam stress and develop essential life skills.
Spiritual guru Sadhguru will offer insights on mindfulness and stress management, Bollywood icon Deepika Padukone will address mental health, while Mary Kom and Avani Lekhara will share their experience of perseverence prevailing over challenges. Together, they will mentor students on tackling exam-related challenges, career choices, and overcoming societal pressure.
At the heart of the event remains Modi’s signature interaction with students. On Monday, he engaged with 30-40 students at Sundar Nursery in Delhi, where his remarks on the city’s education policies sparked widespread online discussions. His candid conversation reinforced his commitment to a student-first learning environment rather than a rankings-driven approach.
The main event, scheduled for February 10, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, will host 2,500 select students. These participants will receive PPC kits from the ministry of education, designed to enrich their learning experience. The top 10 ‘Legendary Exam Warriors’ will be granted an exclusive visit to the Prime Minister’s residence—a unique and inspiring opportunity.
PPC 2025 kicked off with an online multiple-choice question (MCQ) competition, running from December 14, 2024, to January 14, 2025. Open to students from classes 6 to 12, as well as teachers and parents, the competition allows participants to submit questions, some of which will be addressed by the PM himself. Selected participants will have the rare opportunity to interact with him directly.
Since its inception in 2018, PPC has been a cornerstone of Prime Minister Modi’s vision for a stress-free and holistic approach to education. Inspired by his book “Exam Warriors,” the programme encourages students to approach exams with confidence rather than anxiety. Over the years, it has evolved, incorporating new technologies and interactive elements to remain relevant and impactful.
The eighth edition of PPC has witnessed record-breaking participation, with 3.6 crore registrations, including 3.3 crore students, 2.7 lakh teachers, and 5.5 lakh parents.
