‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ is part of the larger movement – ‘Exam Warriors’ – led by the Prime Minister to create a stress-free atmosphere for youngsters by bringing together students, parents, teachers and the society to foster an environment where the unique individuality of each child is celebrated fully. The event is preceded by ‘Pradhan Mantri – Mentorships’ Scheme for Young writers (PM-YUVA), a creative programme to further ignite their passion for excellence. It was organized by the Ministry of Education for young writers up to the age of 30 years. For the first time, Raj Bhawans of all the states and UTs had also been connected virtually in the programme and the selected students were awarded with the special kits by the state Governors.
Education is a subject of concurrent list. In a unique departure from the past, PM Modi has often been seen stressing on the need to leverage co-operative & competitive federalism to achieve all round growth. And mass events like Pariksha Pe Charcha, PM’s direct interaction with winners of Bal Puruskar awards, and his messages to students through Exam warriors book and often through his monthly radio program Mann Ki Baat, are connecting government and administration with young minds and seekers at grass-root level. These efforts are resulting in enormous churning in terms of strengthening the role of the centre and its efforts of heading towards ‘Cooperative Federalism’, centre’s new vision which aims to empower different states equally with boost to Federalism.
India is a diverse country and is rightly focussing on nurturing the unique talent and skill-development and entrepreneurship among youth as it also tries to make people aware of unknown leverages they have but fail to recognise, like the power of language, culture, food, local history and speciality, hyperlocal tourism, power of regional arts, traditional dances and games, local traditions and regional attractions, etc. and building on it in the advanced digital way. NEP 2020 offers a plethora of such opportunities as it focuses on developing both soft skills and technological engagement and learning. PM Modi stressed on the importance of skill along with knowledge, highlighting why skilling has been included as a part of the National Education Policy. He also underlined the flexibility provided by NEP in the choice of subjects, saying proper implementation of NEP will open up new avenues in life and career. He urged schools all over the country to find new ways to implement the new technologies invented by the students.
When PM says, ‘Appear for the exams in a festive mood without any stress and treat technology as an opportunity, not as a challenge”, he doesn’t limit himself to just guiding lakhs of students for their immediate examinations, but try to prepare them for life by injecting into them elements of flexibility, adaptability, acceptance and a clear realization of life. It’s a fact, substantiated by the experts from top notch health institutions that emotional quotient is the key to success in this very fast changing age. Being emotionally healthy promotes productivity and effectiveness and plays an important part in maintaining cordial relationships with all kinds of forces touching upon our life, which is crucial for the all round development of the children. Good mental health helps us cope up with adversity which has amply been reflected by Covid-19.
Clearly, the Prime Minister in a stretch addressed several issues which have far reaching ramifications for the education, social, psychological and economic life of crores of people including students. He also referred to the new educational policy policy at the same time. When he says, “Daughter is the strength of the family. What can be better than seeing our nari shakti excel in different sectors of life”, he gives out a strong message for their educational and economic empowerment, which is a must for the formation of a knowledge based 21st century economy and society.
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