Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 Goes Nationwide, Sets Record with 6.76 Crore Participants

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's student interaction programme, Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), has reached a new milestone with its ninth edition expanding across India. For the first time, the programme has moved beyond Delhi, engaging students from various cities, including Coimbatore, Raipur, and Guwahati. According to the MyGovIndia portal, over 4.5 crore students registered for the programme between December 1, 2025, and January 11, 2026. Additionally, 2.26 crore individuals participated in school-level activities from January 12 to January 23, taking the total participation to a record 6.76 crore. The programme, which was first introduced in 2018, aims to provide a platform for students to discuss their concerns and challenges related to board examinations. The 2026 edition is scheduled to take place in the last week of January, marking a historic expansion of the PPC initiative.