Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the fifth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, where he interacted with students, parents and teachers from across the country and answered their questions on stress related to exams.

Addressing the people at the Talkatora Stadium, PM Modi said, “This is my favourite programme but due to COVID I couldn’t meet you. This gives me special happiness as I am meeting you after a long time.”

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“Who is tense? You or your parents? There are more people here whose parents are tensed. If we make exams a festival it will feel vibrant,” he said.

To a query, the prime minister said the National Education Policy has been wholeheartedly welcomed by every section of the country.

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Here are five exam tips by the prime minister:

a. We cannot enjoy festivals during exams but if we make exams a festival, we can enjoy them.

b. You may have missed covering something in the syllabus but keep faith in what you have covered. This will help you overcome stress.

c. Don’t let panic thrive and don’t overthink. That will only make you panic more.

d. We can seek knowledge online and switch to offline to let it sink in and reflect on it.

e. Find time to dive within you, during this time, you will be neither online nor offline but inner line.

According to the Ministry of Education, Pariksha Pe Charcha is an initiative of the larger movement – Exam Warriors. It is a step taken by PM Modi to ensure a stress-free atmosphere for youngsters during the exam seasons.