Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets and interacts with students, after ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020’ in Delhi.
Good marks in exams not everything, PM Modi tells students
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13:29 January 20
13:21 January 20
Don't allow tech to take control of lives: PM to students
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that students should look at technology as a friend even as he cautioned them against allowing technology to take control of their lives. The Prime Minister was addressing a select audience of students, teachers and parents at the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' event, on Monday.
Pointing out that social networking is important, the Prime Minister said that today social networking is dominated by the social media. Cautioning against allowing technology to take control of lives, the Prime Minister encouraged people to go out and personally interact with the people.
The Prime Minister said that students should ensure that at least one hour per day should be kept free of technology. He asked the gathering of students, parents and teachers if they could keep one room of their homes, totally technology-free.
The prime minister was replying in response to questions about the importance of technology posed by two students, Deepesh Rai from Sikkim and Divya from Andaman and Nicobar.
13:20 January 20
" It is common to see 4 members of a family seated together but each of them is on their phones. Can we think of a technology-free time? Or, have a space in the house which is technology-free. In this manner,we won't be distracted by tech," PM Modi said.
13:19 January 20
" Arunachal Pradesh is the only state in India in which people greet each other with 'Jai Hind'. This is rare. You all should visit the North East," said PM Modi.
12:17 January 20
Good marks in exams not everything: PM Modi tells students
Good marks in exams are not everything, PM Modi told the students in the interaction. "We have to come out of the thinking that exams are everything," he said.
Parents tend to push children into extra-curricular activities considered glamorous instead of finding out what they want to do, he added.
12:12 January 20
People told me not to attend Chandrayaan-2 event: PM
Talking about Chandrayaan-2, PM Modi said, "Some people had told me not to attend the event saying 'there is no surety, what if it fails'. I told them that is the reason I must be there."
12:03 January 20
PM cites cricket examples to underline importance of determination, resolve
Explaining the importance of determination and resolve to students, PM Modi cited the example from cricket. He said Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman turned the tide in India's favour with their match-winning partnership in 2001, and Anil Kumble showed great courage by coming out to bowl with a broken jaw in 2002.
11:48 January 20
Love attending hackathons: PM
"I love attending Hackathons also. They showcase the power and talent of the youth of India," said PM Modi.
11:33 January 20
10th, 12th students hold key to India's decade: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the students currently studying in classes 10 and 12, will play the most important role in how the new decade shapes up for India.
"As Prime Minister, one gets to attend numerous types of programmes. Each of them provides a new set of experiences. But, if someone asks me what is that one programme that touches your heart the most, I would say it is this one," said PM Modi.
11:06 January 20
PM interacts with students at exhibition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with a few students at an exhibition at the Talkatora Stadium ahead of the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020' programme.
07:12 January 20
Pariksha Pe Charcha: PM Modi to interact with students today
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with students, teachers and parents on Monday and share "valuable tips" with them to ensure they take the upcoming board and entrance exams in a relaxed manner.
The third edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha is being organised at Talkatora Indoor Stadium in Delhi. A total of 2,000 students and teachers will attend the event, of which 1,050 students have been selected through an essay competition.
Officials said the event will start around 11.00 am and will also be broadcast on YouTube.
The students who will get to ask questions to the prime minister have been short-listed on the basis of essays submitted by them on five subjects Gratitude is Great, Your Future Depends on Your Aspirations, Examining Exams, Our Duties, Your Take, and Balance is Beneficial.
"A lot of excitement and enthusiasm is being seen among the students, teachers and parents to not only participate in the unique event but also to receive valuable tips from the prime minister who is keen to ensure that the students take exams in a relaxed atmosphere and do not come under stress, to ensure better results in the long run," the HRD Ministry said in a statement.
A senior official said the ministry received around 2.6 lakh entries from students for the event this year. Last year, it was around 1.4 lakh entries.
PM Modi took 10 questions in the 2018 edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha and 16 in last year's.
This year's event was initially scheduled for January 16 but was rescheduled due to festivals across the country.
13:29 January 20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets and interacts with students, after ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020’ in Delhi.
13:21 January 20
Don't allow tech to take control of lives: PM to students
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that students should look at technology as a friend even as he cautioned them against allowing technology to take control of their lives. The Prime Minister was addressing a select audience of students, teachers and parents at the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' event, on Monday.
Pointing out that social networking is important, the Prime Minister said that today social networking is dominated by the social media. Cautioning against allowing technology to take control of lives, the Prime Minister encouraged people to go out and personally interact with the people.
The Prime Minister said that students should ensure that at least one hour per day should be kept free of technology. He asked the gathering of students, parents and teachers if they could keep one room of their homes, totally technology-free.
The prime minister was replying in response to questions about the importance of technology posed by two students, Deepesh Rai from Sikkim and Divya from Andaman and Nicobar.
13:20 January 20
" It is common to see 4 members of a family seated together but each of them is on their phones. Can we think of a technology-free time? Or, have a space in the house which is technology-free. In this manner,we won't be distracted by tech," PM Modi said.
13:19 January 20
" Arunachal Pradesh is the only state in India in which people greet each other with 'Jai Hind'. This is rare. You all should visit the North East," said PM Modi.
12:17 January 20
Good marks in exams not everything: PM Modi tells students
Good marks in exams are not everything, PM Modi told the students in the interaction. "We have to come out of the thinking that exams are everything," he said.
Parents tend to push children into extra-curricular activities considered glamorous instead of finding out what they want to do, he added.
12:12 January 20
People told me not to attend Chandrayaan-2 event: PM
Talking about Chandrayaan-2, PM Modi said, "Some people had told me not to attend the event saying 'there is no surety, what if it fails'. I told them that is the reason I must be there."
12:03 January 20
PM cites cricket examples to underline importance of determination, resolve
Explaining the importance of determination and resolve to students, PM Modi cited the example from cricket. He said Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman turned the tide in India's favour with their match-winning partnership in 2001, and Anil Kumble showed great courage by coming out to bowl with a broken jaw in 2002.
11:48 January 20
Love attending hackathons: PM
"I love attending Hackathons also. They showcase the power and talent of the youth of India," said PM Modi.
11:33 January 20
10th, 12th students hold key to India's decade: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the students currently studying in classes 10 and 12, will play the most important role in how the new decade shapes up for India.
"As Prime Minister, one gets to attend numerous types of programmes. Each of them provides a new set of experiences. But, if someone asks me what is that one programme that touches your heart the most, I would say it is this one," said PM Modi.
11:06 January 20
PM interacts with students at exhibition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with a few students at an exhibition at the Talkatora Stadium ahead of the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020' programme.
07:12 January 20
Pariksha Pe Charcha: PM Modi to interact with students today
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with students, teachers and parents on Monday and share "valuable tips" with them to ensure they take the upcoming board and entrance exams in a relaxed manner.
The third edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha is being organised at Talkatora Indoor Stadium in Delhi. A total of 2,000 students and teachers will attend the event, of which 1,050 students have been selected through an essay competition.
Officials said the event will start around 11.00 am and will also be broadcast on YouTube.
The students who will get to ask questions to the prime minister have been short-listed on the basis of essays submitted by them on five subjects Gratitude is Great, Your Future Depends on Your Aspirations, Examining Exams, Our Duties, Your Take, and Balance is Beneficial.
"A lot of excitement and enthusiasm is being seen among the students, teachers and parents to not only participate in the unique event but also to receive valuable tips from the prime minister who is keen to ensure that the students take exams in a relaxed atmosphere and do not come under stress, to ensure better results in the long run," the HRD Ministry said in a statement.
A senior official said the ministry received around 2.6 lakh entries from students for the event this year. Last year, it was around 1.4 lakh entries.
PM Modi took 10 questions in the 2018 edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha and 16 in last year's.
This year's event was initially scheduled for January 16 but was rescheduled due to festivals across the country.
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Last Updated : Jan 20, 2020, 2:09 PM IST
