The highly anticipated Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 (PPC 2025) is set to take place at 11 AM on February 10, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaging directly with students, parents, and teachers. The interactive session will provide valuable insights into exam preparation, stress management, and overall personal development.
Inclusivity and Student Participation
This year’s edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 will witness direct interaction between the Prime Minister and 36 students representing all States and Union Territories. These students have been selected from a diverse range of institutions, including State and UT Board Government Schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, Sainik Schools, CBSE-affiliated institutions, and Eklavya Model Residential Schools. Among them are alumni of the PRERANA school programme, as well as winners of national competitions such as Kala Utsav and Veer Gatha. Their participation reflects the initiative’s commitment to inclusivity and representation.
New Format and Multi-Platform Broadcast
PPC 2025 introduces a dynamic new format featuring eight episodes. The inaugural session, where Prime Minister Modi will directly interact with students, will be telecast live on multiple platforms, including Doordarshan, Swayam, Swayam Prabha, the PMO’s YouTube channel, and the official social media handles of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. This widespread reach ensures accessibility for students and educators across the country.
Expert Guidance and Thematic Episodes
Building on its objective of holistic student development, PPC 2025 will feature seven additional episodes where renowned experts from various fields will share their experiences and insights. The sessions will address critical themes such as mental health, nutrition, technology, and financial literacy.
Key highlights of the expert-led discussions include:
- Sports & Discipline: Renowned athletes M.C. Mary Kom, Avani Lekhara, and Suhas Yathiraj will discuss goal-setting, resilience, and stress management through discipline.
- Mental Health: Actress and mental health advocate Deepika Padukone will emphasize the importance of emotional well-being and self-expression.
- Nutrition: Experts Shonali Sabherwal and Rujuta Diwekar, along with social influencer Revant Himatsingka (Food Farmer), will highlight the role of a balanced diet and quality sleep in academic success.
- Technology & Finance: Tech expert Gaurav Chaudhary (Technical Guruji) and financial leader Radhika Gupta will explore how technology can aid smarter learning and financial literacy.
- Creativity & Positivity: Actors Vikrant Massey and Bhumi Pednekar will encourage students to adopt a positive mindset by overcoming negative thoughts.
- Mindfulness & Mental Peace: Spiritual leader Sadhguru will share practical techniques for maintaining mental clarity and focus.
- Stories of Success: Toppers from various competitive exams such as UPSC, IIT-JEE, CLAT, CBSE, NDA, and ICSE will share their preparation strategies and experiences from previous editions of PPC.
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A Growing Nationwide Movement
Since its inception in 2018, Pariksha Pe Charcha has evolved into a national movement, with participation increasing each year. PPC 2025 has set a new milestone with a record-breaking 5 crore participants nationwide, making it the most impactful edition to date.
The Ministry of Education has taken significant measures to ensure that students, parents, and teachers from diverse backgrounds can benefit from this initiative. By providing a platform for students to seek guidance and motivation, Pariksha Pe Charcha continues to shape young minds, fostering their academic and personal growth.
