PPC 2021 Live Updates: The fourth edition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha' was held today in virtual mode. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's annual interaction with students on board examinations and handling stress was held online this year. He suggested the students to not focus on memorising the concepts but on internalising the Over 14 lakh students, parents and teachers has registered for the event. Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank' said that students from 81 countries are participating in the discussion.

School communities can watch Pariksha Pe Charcha live at the official Twitter handle of PM Modi. It is also broadcast on Doordarshan channels.

Students, parents and teachers have shared their queries with the Prime Minister regarding dealing with exam-related stress. They have also asked questions about holding and writing exams with COVID-19 restrictions.

Some students have been petitioning the government to cancel board exams 2021 due to rising cases of COVID-19 across the country which has compelled several states to close schools including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.

Earlier, PM Modi also released a revised edition of his book titled ‘Exams Warriors' which offers suggestions to students and parents on dealing with examination pressure and stress. It seeks to raise awareness on topics like mental health, role of technology and time management.

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