PM Modi emphasises skills, technology and self-reliance at Pariksha Pe Charcha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with school students across India during the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, released on Friday ahead of the exam season (Source: Photo by PTI)

The ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, showed students from different parts of the country, including Assam, Manipur, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Punjab, Chandigarh, Ladakh, and Rajasthan, interacting with PM Modi at his residence in Delhi, with questions on examinations (Source: Photo by PTI)

Addressing the goal of Viksit Bharat, Modi emphasised the importance of adopting a swadeshi mindset and overcoming what he described as a “slave mentality” toward foreign products (Source: Photo by PTI)

He urged students to consciously replace foreign-made daily-use items with Indian products over time, stressing respect for domestic goods (Source: Photo by PTI)

Drawing parallels with India’s freedom movement, Modi recalled Mahatma Gandhi’s long-term vision and Bhagat Singh’s sacrifices, linking past resolve to the future dream of a developed India (Source: Photo by PTI)

During the session, students were presented with the Assamese gamosa, which Modi described as a symbol of women’s empowerment in Assam and the Northeast (Source: Photo by PTI)

On the debate between marks and skills, Modi said both must be balanced, highlighting the importance of life skills alongside professional skills (Source: Photo by PTI)

He described education and skills as “twin siblings,” underlining that learning, observation, and knowledge are essential to developing meaningful abilities (Source: Photo by PTI)

Modi said education should not feel like a burden, encouraging students to engage fully in learning for long-term personal growth (Source: Photo by PTI)

Responding to a student interested in gaming, he encouraged innovation in game development while cautioning against gambling and irresponsible digital habits (Source: Photo by PTI)

He noted that gaming can be a productive skill if approached with creativity, discipline, and high-quality standards (Source: Photo by PTI)

The Education Ministry announced that additional student interactions from Coimbatore, Raipur, Dev Mogra, and Guwahati — representing all regions of India — will be aired in a separate episode (Source: Photo by PTI)