If we make exams a festival, it will feel vibrant: Modi at Pariksha Pe Charcha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students on Friday in the annual “Pariskha Pe Charcha” program and advised them to “celebrate exams as festivals”.

“This is my favourite programme but due to COVID-19 I couldn’t meet you. This gives me special happiness as I am meeting you after a long time,” PM Modi told the audience at the Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi.

“Who is tense? You or your parents? There are more people here whose parents are tensed. If we make exams a festival it will feel vibrant,” Modi said.

The Prime Minister said that the National Education Policy has been wholeheartedly welcomed by every section of country.

Kenny Patel from Gujarat’s Vadodara asked how can one complete syllabus along with proper revision and also get proper sleep.

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“Why are you scared? It is not the first time you are taking exams. Now you are reaching the last mile. You have crossed the entire ocean, why are you scared of sinking on the shore?” the PM responded.

“Pariksha Pe Charcha” is being organised for the last four years by the Eduation Ministry’s Department of School Education and Literacy.

The first three editions of “Pariksha Pe Charcha” were held in Delhi in an interactive town-hall format. The fourth edition was held online on April 7 last year.

(With inputs from Agencies)