NEW DELHI: Excessive comparison, even with siblings, can damage children's mental health. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advised parents to pay special attention to this matter. He was speaking at the inauguration of the 7th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha at Delhi Bharat Mandapam.

Today's students are more creative. The future of the country is therefore bright. Parents and teachers should work together to reduce exam stress in children. There should be a rapport between the students and the teachers. Only then will the children be ready to open up about everything. Modi also advised to prepare well in advance to overcome exam pressure.

The Prime Minister said that the students have reached the place where the world leaders sat together and discussed the future at the G20 summit, and this discussion is about the future of India. He answered the children's questions. The Centre had directed educational institutions to show the program live to children.

Pariksha Pe Charcha was started in 2018. 'Exam Warrior' aims to give courage to students and guidance to teachers and parents before the annual exams.

Charcha led by Meghna from Kozhikode

• The discussion was managed by Meghna N Nath, a class 11 student of Kozhikode East Hill Kendriya Vidyalaya. This is the first time a Malayali is getting this opportunity
• Around 4000 students participated directly. Two students and one teacher each were selected from every state and union territory
• 2 crore 25 lakh people registered this year. Of these, more than 14 lakh are teachers and more than five lakh are parents