Deepika Padukone, Bhumi Pednekar & More To Join PM Modi’s Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025

Deepika Padukone, Mary Kom, and many other dignitaries will be part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interaction programme 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', this year.

As per a report in ANI, Deepika Padukone, Mary Kom, Avani Lekhara, Rujuta Divekar, Sonali Sabharwal, FoodPharmer, Vikrant Massey, Bhumi Pednekar, Technical Guruji and Radhika Gupta who will be part of the journey to empower students.

The session, organized annually by the Department of School Education and Literacy, will take place at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital in a town hall format.

PPC: Transforming Exam Stress into a Learning Festival

Since its inception in 2018, Pariksha Pe Charcha has evolved into a nationwide movement. The 8th edition in 2025 has witnessed an unprecedented surge in registrations, with 3.56 crore participants-an increase of 1.3 crore from the previous edition's 2.26 crore. This remarkable growth reflects the growing acceptance of PPC as a means to address exam-related stress and promote holistic education.

The aim of the initiative is to encourage them to view exams as an Utsav (festival). Thus helping them to develop a positive mindset.

Engaging Activities and Nationwide Participation

To further solidify PPC as a movement, a series of engaging activities were conducted from January 12, 2025 (National Youth Day) to January 25, 2025 (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti) at the school level. These activities engaged 1.42 crore students, 12.81 lakh teachers, and 2.94 lakh schools across States and Union Territories.

Students took part in traditional games like Kho-Kho and Kabaddi, short-distance marathons, creative meme competitions, Nukkad Natak performances, and poster-making events. Additionally, student testimonials, student-led discussions, yoga and meditation sessions, and interactive workshops with special guests were organized to enhance focus, reduce stress, and improve overall performance.

A Platform for Open Dialogue

PPC's interactive format allows students to engage in open discussions with PM Modi, making it an impactful initiative. Through practical tips and motivational insights, the program helps students tackle academic pressures with confidence.