The latest edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, a dialogue initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address exam stress, was held on February 10, 2025, in New Delhi. Here are the key highlights from the event:

• Venue and Format: This year's Pariksha Pe Charcha took place in an open space at Sunder Nursery, marking a departure from the traditional auditorium setting. The event was designed to be more engaging and inclusive, focusing on students' well-being which includes mental health, stress management, and nutrition.
• Participants and Themes: Over 3 crore students, 20.71 lakh teachers, and 5.51 lakh parents registered for this year's event. PM Modi was joined by Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, spiritual leader Sadhguru, boxer MC Mary Kom, and others like Vikrant Massey and Rujuta Diwekar for discussions on holistic development, stress management, and maintaining a healthy mindset during exams. 
• Key Messages: 
  • Stress Management: PM Modi emphasized viewing exams as opportunities rather than burdens, encouraging students to practice mindfulness, meditation, and maintain a balanced diet including superfoods like millets for better cognitive function.
  • Leadership and Personal Growth: He drew analogies from cricket to teach focus under pressure, advising students to tune out distractions much like a batsman ignores the crowd noise. Leadership was discussed in terms of conduct and example-setting, not just speeches.
  • Exam Preparation: Modi advised extensive practice, solving previous years' question papers to overcome exam fear, and treating failure as fuel for success rather than a setback.
• Cultural Impact: The event has grown into a national movement, with this year's participation numbers reflecting its popularity and the impact on the educational discourse in India. It's seen as a platform not just for discussing exam strategies but for broader life lessons, encouraging students to pursue hobbies and maintain a holistic approach to education.
• Public Engagement: The event was live-streamed across various platforms, including social media, making it accessible to a vast audience. Posts on X (formerly Twitter) from entities like 
  @IndiaToday and 
  @ANI highlighted PM Modi's tips on managing exam stress and the event's significance in national educational policy.

This initiative continues to evolve, with each year bringing new elements to make the conversation around education more comprehensive and supportive.