Mon Feb 10 05:20:00 UTC 2025: ## PM Modi Offers Exam Stress Relief Tips at Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025
**New Delhi, February 10** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed over 30 million students today at the eighth annual “Pariksha Pe Charcha” (PPC) event, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This year’s event featured a star-studded lineup including actress Deepika Padukone, actor Vikrant Massey, boxer MC Mary Kom, and spiritual leader Sadhguru, alongside several other prominent figures.
The Prime Minister focused on alleviating exam stress, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the present task rather than succumbing to pressure. Using the analogy of a cricketer concentrating on the ball despite the stadium’s noise, Modi advised students to concentrate on their daily study goals. He also shared health tips, encouraging a balanced diet and highlighting the benefits of foods like millets and vegetables. Students were even treated to til laddoos (sesame seed sweets) during the interactive session.
Modi addressed parental pressure, urging parents to understand their children’s capabilities and avoid creating unnecessary anxiety. He also offered advice on leadership, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, patience, and leading by example. The Prime Minister recounted his own struggles, revealing his handwriting wasn’t perfect but his teachers’ support helped him overcome it.
The interactive session saw students asking questions about dealing with difficult classmates and seeking leadership advice. PPC 2025 included seven episodes, providing guidance on various aspects of life and studies. The event was broadcast live across various platforms, including PIB, Ministry of Education, and PM Modi’s social media accounts. Approximately 2,500 students attended the event in person, receiving special PPC kits and the top 10 being invited to the Prime Minister’s residence.
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