In the 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with students, teachers, and parents from across the nation, emphasizing the importance of leveraging technology to enhance skills and create a stress-free learning environment. The event, held on February 9, 2026, built upon the principles of the National Education Policy 2020, advocating for a stronger focus on learning and skill development.
PM Modi underscored that technology will reshape the nature of work and stressed the need to adapt to it. He advised students to focus on developing skills through hobbies like gaming, rather than just passively consuming content online. He noted that if AI is used to add value, there is no reason to fear it and highlighted the importance of learning to work with technology rather than resisting it.
During the interactive session, which included participants from Devmogra in Gujarat, Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, Raipur in Chhattisgarh, and Guwahati in Assam, Modi addressed various aspects of student life, urging them to maintain a balance between studies, rest, skills, and hobbies. He stated, "There should be a balance in everything in life. If you lean too much to one side, you will surely fall".
The Prime Minister differentiated between life skills and professional skills, asserting that both are equally important and go hand in hand. He cautioned students against treating education as a burden and warned against half-hearted learning, emphasizing that skills originate from knowledge and cannot be acquired without learning and observation.
Furthermore, PM Modi spoke about mindful eating and portion control, encouraging students to develop healthier habits and self-awareness in their daily lives. He encouraged students to participate in group studies to make learning more enjoyable and advised them against relying solely on previous years' question papers or skipping topics.
Pariksha Pe Charcha, launched in 2018, has evolved into a significant platform for students, teachers, and parents to engage with the Prime Minister. In 2026, the event saw a remarkable 4.50 crore registrations, including 4.19 crore students, 24.84 lakh teachers, and over 6 lakh parents, highlighting its widespread reach and impact. The 2025 edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha was recognized by the Guinness World Records for registering the most people on a citizen engagement platform in one month. The program is part of the larger 'Exam Warriors' movement, inspired by Modi's book, which promotes a stress-free environment for youngsters and emphasizes the holistic development of students.