The HRD Ministry has received over 2.5 lakh entries from students for participation in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third edition of “Pariksha Pe Charcha” programme on January 20. The entries are an increase of more than one lakh compared to last year During the session, Modi will interact with students and teachers on beating exam stress.
The HRD Ministry has shortlisted students who will get to ask the prime minister questions on the basis of essays submitted by them on five subjects -- “Gratitude is Great”, “Your Future Depends on Your Aspirations”, “Examining Exams”, “Our Duties, Your Take” and “Balance is Beneficial”.
“Last year, we had received around 1.4 lakh entries from students and this time we have received around 2.6 lakh entries. We have selected 1,050 students on the basis of the essays submitted by them,” a senior HRD Ministry official said.
