Date: 20th January 2020

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with around 2000 students at Talkatora stadium, New Delhi today at “Pariksha PeCharcha 2020”. The programme is a unique initiative to ensure that students take exams without too much anxiety, to ensure better results in the long run. The event was streamed live in school and was viewed by the students.

To begin with, the PM elaborated on the importance of extracurricular activities. He urged parents to allow their wards to explore different hobbies and interests. He stated that unless children partake in such activities, they will eventually “turn into robots”.

Further he voiced his opinion on the use of technology by students; saying that while it does have a plethora of benefits, it inevitably becomes too addictive and time consuming.

When asked about dealing with parental pressure relating to academics he replied, in jest, that he felt that the students were using him to convey a message to their parents which they themselves were unable to. Later, he advised parents not to push their children or pressurize them with respect to their academics. He also commented on how pleased he was that the students felt comfortable enough to seek his counsel on such subjects.

Shri Narendra Modi concluded the fruitful session by encouraging students to be confident about their own preparation and to have faith in themselves.