With just a month left before the board examinations commence in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with students, teachers and parents in Delhi’s Talkatora Stadium on January 29 next. This is the second edition of Pariksha pe Charcha, which was held last year in presence of around 3,000 students.

In his maiden ‘Pariksha Par Charcha’ the Prime Minister had addressed the issue of exam related stress among children and urged parents not to make the achievements of their child a matter of social prestige. His observation hits the bull’s eye on every count. Exam related pressure is a reality and has become a pressing health concern.
A growing problem not only in India but all over the globe is that students are more stressed than ever. In fact, India has one of the highest rate of suicides among people aged between 15 and 29. Although the reasons are myriad but failure in examination, unemployment, and depression are some the reasons why people put their life at risk.

In today’s world the focus on success and becoming successful is an absolute top priority with scant regard to the means used if need be to achieve the result. Our children are embedded in a culture driven by competition and perfectionism, where success is defined by status, performance and appearance. It is no wonder many young lives have succumbed under this excruciating pressure. The ‘feeling of worthlessness’ in today’s youth is heightened as the world is getting increasingly competitive.

The Indian education system is more inclined towards memorization and entails painstaking long systematic study hours. This leaves less time for recreational activities, and socialization which is an essential part of the development of a child. To top it all, there is immense pressure from parents, school and peers to perform due to fierce competition. Many students suffer silently until they crumble under the intense stress and pressure. 

There is an urgent need for parents and the education system to address this issue. It is sad that the best phase of life where students’ are supposed to enjoy and explore the world around them has been hijacked by the insane pressure to perform and succeed at any cost.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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