The ninth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship student interaction programme, Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, marked a significant milestone in the evolution of the initiative as it expanded into a truly pan-India dialogue with students from across the country.
Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) has grown into a nationwide movement driven by Prime Minister Modi’s vision of bringing students, parents, teachers and society together to create an atmosphere where every child’s individuality is recognised, nurtured and encouraged to flourish without fear or pressure.
Traditionally organised in Delhi with students participating at a single venue, this year’s edition broke new ground.
Prime Minister Modi interacted directly with students from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, Raipur in Chhattisgarh, Dev Mogra in Gujarat and Guwahati in Assam, symbolically connecting the east, west, north, south and the heart of India on one common platform.
The scale of participation in PPC 2026 reflected its growing reach and popularity.
More than 4.5 crore people registered for the programme, while an additional 2.26 crore individuals actively took part in various activities linked to Pariksha Pe Charcha.
This took the total participation for the year to over 6.76 crore, underscoring the programme’s expanding national footprint.
