Sun Feb 09 16:42:33 UTC 2025: ## Modi to Host Expanded Pariksha Pe Charcha with Star-Studded Lineup

**New Delhi, February 9, 2025** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the eighth edition of his popular “Pariksha Pe Charcha” (PPC) program on Monday, February 10th, at 11 a.m. This year’s event promises a significantly expanded format, featuring a diverse range of prominent guests aimed at helping students manage exam stress.

A teaser video released by PM Modi on Sunday showcased lighthearted interactions with students, illustrating techniques for managing exam pressure, such as focusing on the present moment like a cricketer focuses on the ball. The video also highlighted student talents, including flower clapping and poetry recitation.

The 2025 PPC will boast an impressive lineup of guests, including spiritual leader Sadhguru, Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone, Vikrant Massey, and Bhumi Pednekar, sports stars Mary Kom, Avani Lekhara, and Suhas Yathiraj, nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, entrepreneur Radhika Gupta, and digital influencer Technical Guruji. These individuals will offer guidance on various aspects of life and learning.

Thirty-six students representing all states and union territories, hailing from diverse schools including government schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, and Navodaya Vidyalayas, have been selected to participate. The program, which has previously attracted over 50 million participants, aims to provide students with coping mechanisms for exam-related anxiety. PM Modi urged students and parents to tune in via social media, using the hashtag #PPC2025.

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