NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi today advised students to change their mindset towards board exams and gave tips to cope with stress and other associated issues while preparing for them. In the 17th edition of his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme, Mr Modi shared his thoughts on upcoming board exams, and asked students to set targets with a free mind, without pressure. The Prime Minister was also joined by legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and chess maestro Viswanathan Anand in the programme, who addressed teenagers. Sachin asked the students to set their own targets, instead of burdening themselves by others’ expectations while the chess maestro advised them to stay calm and have good sleep.
Wishing all the best to students, the chess maestro said, ”Having a good night sleep and proper eating is crucial to stay calm.” The grand master also asked students not to keep their expectations too high. Rajya Sabha MP and Bharat Ratna Sachin said the students should set their own realistic and achievable targets rather then caring for others’ expectations. “I faced many difficult moments in my 24 years of career. But I set my own targets. I tried to achieve those targets. My focus was on ball and my own targets,” the cricket maestro said. The Prime Minister spoke at length how students should stay fit and take the help of ‘yogic’ breathing to stay calm. If student, parents, teachers and even seniors, work as a team and proceed in a planned manner, examinations become easier. Bharat Ratna scientist Professor CNR Rao, who also joined the programme, stressed upon patience. ”I am very grateful to Professor CNR Rao for inspiring the children of the country,” the Prime Minister said, adding that, “It is a matter of great happiness to me that renowned scientist Professor Rao has stressed upon patience.” “Even during exams, if we smile and laugh, we will start experiencing the inner peace,” Mr Modi said. “Unorganised and indisciplined people, who complete day?s work in evening, think that they have done the job,” the Prime Minister said. Quoting public opinion, he said in life, discipline is a big reason behind strong foundation of successes. The Prime Minister also said that stipulated time to sleep and sound sleep are equally important along with other day-to-day activities. “Do not limit yourself to what will happen in this year?s exams. Every exam is a step towards achieving that great purpose; Every success will become a key to achieve that great purpose. Exams only tell us whether we are treading on right path or not & with right pace or not,” said the Prime Minister. He also congratulated people on the occasion of Science Day today. “I bow before Sir CV Raman and appeal to you all to inculcate scientific temper,” he said, adding that on National Science Day, the countrymen should resolve to make science and technology an essential part of their lives. The month-long board exams of the Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) for Class 10th and 12th are set to begin from March 1. (AGENCIES)
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