CBSE, KV, Navodaya schools to screen PM Modi-inspired film ‘Chalo Jeete Hain’ till October 2

The Union Ministry of Education has asked the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) to ensure their affiliated schools screen Chalo Jeete Hain, a film inspired by incidents from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s childhood.

The film will be screened for students between September 16 and October 2, 2025. According to the official letter, schools have been asked to make the screening accessible to students and use it as a case study to encourage moral reasoning and social-emotional learning. “It will help young learners to reflect on themes of character, service, and responsibility,” the ministry stated.

Chalo Jeete Hain follows young boy Naru’s who, deeply influenced by Swami Vivekananda’s philosophy, seeks to understand its meaning and strives to make a difference in his small world. Inspired by the true life story of Prime Minister Modi, the film highlights the influence of Swami Vivekananda’s thought, “Only those who live for others, actually live.”

Screenings in schools and across cinema halls

The film, directed by Mangesh Hadawale and presented by Aanand L. Rai and Mahaveer Jain, was awarded the National Award for Best Non-Feature Film on Family Values at the 66th National Film Awards.

Producer Mahaveer Jain said, “This movement carries a deeply powerful message. It will inspire young minds about valuing and respecting every work and each individual. It reinforces the timeless values of selflessness, empathy and duty to the nation.”

As part of the re-release, the initiative Chalo Jeete Hain: Seva Ka Sanman has been launched. Under this, individuals referred to as ‘silent heroes’ in schools and society—including watchmen, cleaning staff, drivers, and support staff—will be felicitated in ceremonies organised after the film screenings.

The screenings will not only be held in schools but also in nearly 500 cinema halls across the country, including PVR Inox, Cinepolis, Rajhans, and Miraj.

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Part of Prerana experiential learning programme

The directive is part of the ministry’s ongoing Prerana: An Experiential Learning Programme, conducted from the historic Vernacular School in Vadnagar, Gujarat, established in 1888 and where Prime Minister Modi began his schooling.

In Prerana sessions, value-based teaching is delivered through storytelling, indigenous games, hands-on activities, audio-visual content, and film screenings. “ Within Prerana program, the film has already left a deep impression on participants, who have internalised its message and reflected it in their attitudes and actions,” the official letter said.

The programme focuses on nine core human values: self-respect and humility; courage and bravery; hard work and dedication; integrity and cleanliness; compassion and service; innovation and curiosity; diversity and unity; faith and trust; and freedom and duty.