FROM EXAM HALLS TO NATION BUILDING Modi’s dialogue with Young India

The narrator recalls how PM Narendra Modi consistently blended personal mentorship with national vision in every interaction. Whether addressing anxious students during Pariksha Pe Charcha or guiding state leadership on governance priorities, he spoke with clarity and conviction, linking individual responsibility to India’s larger developmental journey. His counsel was never confined to exams, policies or programmes alone; it carried a broader message — that confidence, discipline and collective effort are the foundations of a Viksit Bharat

Pariksha Pe Charcha has grown far beyond a routine annual programme - TG Sitharam, Former chairman, AICTE

Modi ji’s Pariksha Pe Charcha has grown far beyond a routine annual programme. It has become a comforting dialogue that puts students’ mental and emotional well-being at the heart of the examination journey. Conceptualised by the Prime Minister, the initiative aims to reshape the way exams are perceived—moving away from fear and pressure, and towards viewing them as a meaningful part of learning and self-development.

Through this platform, the Prime Minister engages directly with students, parents, and teachers, speaking openly about examrelated stress in a relatable and reassuring manner. His messages consistently emphasise preparation over panic, discipline over distraction, and self-belief over self-doubt. By drawing from his own life experiences and sharing simple yet powerful lessons, he reminds students that examinations are important, but they do not define a person’s talent, potential, or future. Calmness, confidence, and consistent effort, he explains, are just as vital as academic hard work.

Pariksha Pe Charcha also plays an important role in guiding parents and educators. Parents are encouraged to create a supportive atmosphere at home, avoiding unhealthy comparisons and unrealistic expectations. Teachers, meanwhile, are urged to inspire curiosity, confidence, and understanding rather than fear. This shared responsibility helps build an ecosystem where students feel motivated, respected, and emotionally secure.

Over time, the initiative has transformed into a nationwide movement that openly addresses stress, mental health, and selfconfidence among young learners. By turning an otherwise tense period into an opportunity for reflection and encouragement, Pariksha Pe Charcha continues to empower students to face examinations with balance, resilience, and a positive mindset, helping them approach challenges not with anxiety, but with inner strength and clarity.

I have myself attended at least two or three of those fruitful sessions during my tenure in AICTE and had a first-hand experience of the PM’s interactions with children. I found he not only talked about exams and studies but also connected India’s development story and the country’s future possibilities with the potentials and responsibilities of the youth. He talked about the Viksit Bharat objective and how students could contribute in realising this dream to make India great. This has a transformative effect in young minds.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a visionary leader: Yogi Adityanath - Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh CM

Today we have a Prime Minister who has made India globally proud. The approach of the world towards India has changed in the last 10 years or so. We are looked up to as friends and compatriots and given a place of pride and prestige in global forums, due to Modi ji’s initiatives and his aura. He is loved not only by 140 crore Indians but also everywhere in the world. World leaders listen to him. He is truly a man of vision, and I had multiple occasions to experience it up close during my interactions with him.

I remember when I became the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh my first concern was to check encephalitis deaths in the state. Every year hundreds of children were affected and many died due to this infection and we were unable to control it. From 1977 to 2017, we had seen over 50,000 kids die due to encephalitis. I had even raised the issue several times in Parliament. After becoming the CM, I listed my priority with the PM and asked him to guide me. He told me, the first step towards elimination of any disease is to practise cleanliness. He asked me to implement the Swachh Bharat mission in the state in the best possible way. I too did the same and ensured there was no disease spread due to unhygienic conditions. Today, we have made Uttar Pradesh encephalitis free. PM’s Swaccha Bharat Mission, Ayushman Bharat and Har Ghar Nal Yojana worked together to make this possible. All the 28 districts which were mainly hit by the disease have seen not a single death due to it. This was a oneshot recipe of the PM and it was impeccable.

On another occasion, I told Modi ji that I wanted to organise an investors’ summit in my state and invite him as chief guest. To this Modi ji laughed heartily and told me, “Come, sit here.” Then he gave me his idea. He said, ‘See, investors’ summit is a good idea but it doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Improve the infrastructure, improve the state’s law and order, maintain cleanliness, prepare land banks, put in place an investment ecosystem, then only you are ready. Then you call me, I ‘ll come.” This struck me. There was a point in his advice and we followed his vision. Today UP is one of the states with the largest investments in the country. We have given employment to over six million youths of the state. The One District One Product (ODOP) scheme was the PM’s concept and we have successfully adopted it, giving our products a unique identity.

We direly needed a Prime Minister of calibre and determination like Modi ji, who could successfully, effectively and strongly lead our nation to a bright future. His sole concern is the people of India and the development of the country, making it the best in the world. He works tirelessly, in a mission mode, to realise the dreams of his 140 crore countrymen and we must stand by him to make it true.

COMPILED AND EDITED BY SHASHIKANT SHARMA