Don’t take exam stress: PM Modi turns friend to students at ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with students, including specially-abled children, on a host of issues such as mastering pressure and leadership as part of the eighth edition of his annual ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’.

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In a shift from the traditional town hall format, the prime minister preferred a more informal setting this time and took the students in open and made them realise the importance of environment protection. He planted trees with students.

In a lively interaction with students drawn from states and UTs from across the country, the prime minister further said, “Exams are not everything.”

The interesting part his conversation was with a specially-abled child Vaibhav, who asked numerous questions to him, related to exam stress, overthinking and time management.

To make students understand their hidden talent, the prime minister referred to a case of a boy in Ahmedabad, who was on the verge of being shunted out of school for his poor performance in academics. However, the PM said that the boy brought laurels to his school in a robotics competition since he used to spend hours tinkering inside labs at the school.

“There is something special in every child,” he said, while urging the group to develop a writing habit which would benefit them in the long run.

Urging parents to not confine their children, the prime minister said they need freedom to explore their passions.

He also said they should not compare them with others and instead support them.

On the occasion, the prime minister also adviced teachers to not criticise students publicly and instead encourage and them.

He asked students to use their time in a planned way for its effective management.

The prime minister spoke on issues such as ‘master your time, master your life and live in the moment’.

He adviced students to use “failure as fuel” for their success.

On anxiety and depression, the prime minister asked the group to share their feelings with their loved ones. “We had this culture of sharing with our mother, grandparents and others in the family,” he said.

He urged students to compete with themselves and find a mentor or a family member who would keep them motivated.