New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha held at Sundar Nursery in New Delhi today. He interacted with students of Class 10 and 12, offering them guidance on board exams while distributing rashi laddu. From discussing the benefits of millets to techniques for maintaining mental calmness, he shared valuable insights with students. Additionally, he advised teachers and parents on ways to reduce exam stress and emphasized focusing on studies through his “cricket mantra.”
The Prime Minister stated that parents and teachers must understand students’ thoughts. Often, family members impose pressure on children. For instance, if a child wants to be an artist, they are forced to pursue engineering. Parents should recognize their children’s abilities, understand their aspirations, and support them.
Key Takeaways from Modi’s Speech:
Avoid distractions: Just like a batsman focuses on the ball and not the crowd’s cheers, students should focus only on their studies.
Control over self: Practicing pranayama (breathing exercises) helps in maintaining self-discipline.
Compete with yourself: True competition should be with oneself, not others.
Books are not a prison: Education should feel like an open sky, not a confinement.
Exams are important, but life is more important. Teachers should avoid comparing students with others. If feedback is necessary, it should be given privately.
Using a cricket analogy, Modi explained that just as a batsman keeps his eyes on the ball despite the loud cheers from the crowd, students should stay focused on their studies. If they worry about external noise (like marks or societal pressure), stress will increase, making success harder to achieve.
He emphasized setting goals not just for the sake of achieving them but for the journey of reaching them. Most people tend to compete with others rather than improving themselves. Modi urged students to break this pattern and strive for self-growth.