Deepika Padukone, Mary Kom, & Sadhguru Share Life Lessons On Mental Health, Discipline, & Mindfulness

During the 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maida, New Delhi, on February 10, 2025, at 11 a.m., Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with schoolchildren.

For the first time, PPC will have a unique format where students will receive exam stress management advice from well-known figures including movie star Deepika Padukone, six-time world boxing champion MC Mary Kom, and spiritual leader Sadhguru.

Episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha:

Pariksha Pe Charcha will release eight episodes with professionals from a various of professions sharing their experiences with pupils.

Sports & Discipline: M C Mary Kom, Avani Lekhara, and Suhas Yathiraj will discuss how to manage stress via discipline, set goals, and be resilient.

Mental Health: Deepika Padukone will talk about the value of emotional stability and individuality.

Nutrition: Rujuta Diwekar and Shonali Sabherwal will discuss the importance of getting enough sleep and maintaining a balanced diet for academic performance. Food Farmer Revant Himatsingka will share tips on how to live a healthy lifestyle.

Technology and Finance: Technical Guruji Gaurav Chaudhary and Radhika Gupta will discuss how technology may be used to improve financial literacy and learning.

Creativity and Positivity: Bhumi Pednekar and Vikrant Massey will encourage students to visualise and let go of pessimistic thoughts in order to cultivate a positive outlook.

Mindfulness & Mental Peace: Sadhguru will teach students useful mindfulness practices to help them stay focused and mentally clear.

Success Stories: Participants from past PPC editions and top scorers of various exams, including UPSC, IIT-JEE, CLAT, CBSE, NDA, and ICSE, will discuss how Pariksha Pe Charcha inspired and impacted their study techniques.