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February 9, 2026 2:43 PM

Self-confidence, health and discipline key to success: PM Modi to Assam students during Pariksha Pe Charcha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasised the importance of self-confidence, health and discipline while interacting with students during Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, held onboard the historic Charideo vessel on the Brahmaputra River. Addressing students from across Assam, the Prime Minister said self-belief is the foundation of success and cited the example of Swami Vivekananda’s iconic address at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago. PM Modi recalled that Swami Vivekananda was...

February 9, 2026 2:44 PM

Pariksha Pe Charcha: PM Modi inspires students with leadership wisdom, culture and Chhattisgarhi snacks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi connected warmly with students from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, during a lively and culturally rich segment of the second episode of the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, held on Monday. The multi-location interaction, which also featured students from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, Devmogra in Gujarat, and Guwahati in Assam, turned especially memorable when students from Raipur welcomed the Prime Minister with traditional Chhattisgarhi snacks. The gesture created an ...

February 9, 2026 11:11 AM

PM Modi shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting limitless potential of students and spirit of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the limitless potential of students, saying they are endowed with extraordinary talent and possess the ability to turn their dreams into reality. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Our students, endowed with extraordinary talent, possess the full capacity to turn their dreams into reality. The very purpose of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ is to guide them on how they can meaningfully utilise their talent and skills. Knowledge, reasoning, science, memory, an...

February 9, 2026 3:01 PM

Pariksha Pe Charcha: PM Modi shares startup mantra, advises students not to separate art and studies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with students from Coimbatore, Raipur, Devmogra and Guwahati in the second episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, urging them to embrace discipline, self-belief and curiosity while preparing not only for examinations but for life itself. Continuing the ninth edition of the flagship programme, the Prime Minister held informal discussions with “Exam Warriors” across different regions of the country, covering a wide range of topics including stud...

February 6, 2026 4:32 PM

‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’: Tripura, Manipur students hail PM Modi’s stress-free exam message

The ninth edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nationwide interaction with students, was held across the country on Friday, witnessing enthusiastic participation of students and teachers from the northeastern states, including Tripura and Manipur. In Agartala, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha attended the programme at Bordowali School, where students gathered to draw motivation on exam confidence and time management. Interacting with the media, the CM said: "Addr...

February 6, 2026 10:00 AM

PM Modi to interact with students across India today under ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’

As the examination season approaches, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with students, teachers, and parents across the country on Friday as part of the ninth edition of his flagship programme, Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), aimed at promoting stress-free examinations and holistic learning. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Modi invited citizens to watch the special episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha on February 6, encouraging them to witness engaging conversations that reflect the collective ...

November 4, 2025 2:04 PM

President Murmu attends Kumaun University convocation, urges students to dedicate education to nation-building

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday attended the 20th convocation ceremony of Kumaun University in Nainital, Uttarakhand, where she called upon students to use their education for the betterment of society and the nation. Addressing the gathering, the President said education is the foundation of national development and must not only enhance intellect and skills but also build moral strength and character. “Education not only makes us self-reliant but also teaches us humility and the importa...

October 31, 2025 2:08 PM

Model Youth Gram Sabha: Empowering students with practical lessons in grassroots democracy

In India’s villages, where democracy truly takes root, a new learning tradition is taking shape. The Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) gives students a real chance to experience how villages make big group decisions for everyone’s good. At a recent event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Our youth are the backbone of village democracy. With hands-on experience from the start, they will take Bharat forward as leaders who care and act.” This idea powers the new campaign, teaching young peop...

September 23, 2025 6:37 PM

Dharmendra Pradhan launches Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, a nationwide innovation movement aimed at engaging school students across India. Organized by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and AICTE, the initiative seeks to cultivate a culture of creativity and problem-solving among young learners. During the launch, Minister Pradhan unve...

July 23, 2025 4:01 PM

Over 2.22 crore SC students benefitted from scholarships in last 5 years: Centre

The Union government on Wednesday informed Parliament that more than 2.22 crore Scheduled Caste students have received scholarships over the past five years under two key central schemes aimed at promoting higher education among disadvantaged communities. In a written reply during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale said that 2,22,31,139 SC students benefitted from the Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) Scheme, while 2...