PPC 2025: PM Modi expands focus beyond exams; Bollywood stars, athletes to share success mantras today

NEW DELHI: The Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC 2025), prime minister Narendra Modi’s annual interaction with students, parents, and teachers will take place today, February 10, at 11:00 am. The PPC 2025 event, organized by the ministry of education, aims to address students’ concerns about exam stress, preparation strategies, and personal growth.

In PPC 2025, 36 selected students from across India, including winners of Kala Utsav, Veer Gatha, and alumni of the PRERANA school programme, will have the opportunity to engage with PM Modi directly. According to government data, over 3.30 crore students, 2.71 lakh teachers, and 5.51 lakh parents have registered for PPC 2025.

Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, (DoSEL), MoE, told TOI that that PPC 2025 aims to showcase achievers from various sectors to inspire students. He further stated that PM Modi has broadened the concept of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 to focus on overall well-being, including mental health, nutrition, and emerging opportunities in AI, technology, and sports. The event will feature celebrities who have excelled in their fields, sharing their experiences to motivate students.

He further highlighted that NEP 2020 has expanded the scope of education beyond academics, integrating fields like arts, culture, science, humanities, and sports into the curriculum.

PPC 2025: Participation from celebrities

PPC 2025 will feature prominent personalities from various fields, who will share their success stories and tips with students. Some of the speakers at PPC 2025 include:

• Deepika Padukone – Talks about mental health and emotional well-being.

• M C Mary Kom, Avani Lekhara, Suhas Yathiraj – Discuss sports, discipline, and stress management.

• Sadhguru – Guides students on mindfulness and mental clarity.

• Vikrant Massey, Bhumi Pednekar – Help students develop a positive mindset before exams.

• Gaurav Chaudhary (Technical Guruji), Radhika Gupta – Discuss financial literacy and the role of technology in learning.

• Shonali Sabherwal, Rujuta Diwekar – Offer guidance on nutrition and sleep for better academic performance.

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025: Where to watch PPC live

The event will take place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and will be broadcast live across multiple platforms. Viewers can watch it on:

• Doordarshan (DD)
• Swayam and Swayam Prabha channels
• PMO YouTube channel
• Social media handles of the MoE, ministry of information and broadcasting

PPC 2025: Event schedule

Sports and discipline: M C Mary Kom, Avani Lekhara, and Suhas Yathiraj will discuss goal setting and stress management.

Mental health: Deepika Padukone will speak on emotional well-being and self-expression.

Nutrition: Shonali Sabherwal and Rujuta Diwekar will advise students on healthy eating and sleep habits.

Technology and finance: Gaurav Chaudhary (Technical Guruji) and Radhika Gupta will highlight smarter learning and financial literacy.

Creativity and positivity: Vikrant Massey and Bhumi Pednekar will help students overcome negativity.

Mindfulness and mental peace: Sadhguru will share mindfulness techniques for mental clarity.

Stories of success: UPSC, JEE, CLAT, CBSE, NDA, ICSE toppers and past PPC participants will share their experiences and strategies.