Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021: Points To Know

The interaction that all students, teachers, and parents look forward to eagerly is back! Yes, we are talking about the Pariksha Pe Charcha with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This year, the interaction will be held online and is open not only to children from India but from across the world. The first edition took place on February 16, 2018, the second edition on January 29, 2019, and the third edition on January 20, 2020.

With schools re-opening and examinations to be held soon for students from class 9 to 12, PM Modi will interact with students, teachers, and parents on how they can individually and collectively tackle examination stress. Participants can also get a chance to ask questions to PM Modi, ask him for tips and advice.

Note: Education Minister Ramesh Nishank Pokhriyal had explained that this year, Pariksha Pe Charcha would be held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

PM calls for large-scale participation

Earlier in February, PM Modi had invited students, teachers, and parents to take part in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021 in large numbers.

PM Modi also said, "As our brave ExamWarriors start padding up for their exams, 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021' returns, this time fully online and open to students all over the world. Come, let us appear for the exams with a smile and without stress!"

Key points:

• Pariksha Pe Charcha to be held in a virtual format this year.
• The competition is open for students (from classes 9 to 12 only), teachers, and parents.
• About 2,000 school students, teachers, and parents from all across the country are to be selected through an online creative writing competition designed specifically for them on MyGov platform.
• There are different topics assigned for students, parents, and teachers in the contest. The applicants can also pose their questions on this platform.
• The winners of the contest will get a golden opportunity to be a direct participant in the virtual Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021 event.
• Each winner will also get a specially designed certificate of appreciation as well as a special Pariksha Pe Charcha kit.

To participate:

• Visit the official website of MyGov i.e. www.mugov.in
• Go to the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021 tab
• Click on participate now
• Login to participate
• Enter your email / mobile and password
• Submit your response for any of the themes

Note: Responses are to be submitted between February 18 and March 14, 2021.

Be warrior not a worrier

PM Modi also stressed that 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' is a wonderful opportunity for students and that students should become exam warriors so that learning can become an enjoyable, fulfilling, and endless journey. Exam Warriors is a book written by PM Modi that was published in 2018. It was written for young students to help them deal with the stress and anxiety of exams. It contains illustrations, activities, and yoga exercises along with valuable tips. "Be a warrior, not a worrier", PM Modi emphasizes in his book.

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Written by Ashwin Dewan on February 25, 2021.

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