PM Modi: Exams Aren't Sole Measure of Student Potential, Focus on Learning

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that academic scores don't fully represent a student's abilities, viewing exams as a small part of learning. In a podcast with Lex Fridman, Modi noted a societal trend where schools measure success by student rankings, increasing pressure on children. He highlighted changes in the new education policy to address this. Modi advised parents to avoid treating children as status symbols and urged students to prepare well, trust their abilities, and stay calm during exams. He shared anecdotes about innovative teaching methods from his childhood and stressed the importance of being fully present to enhance learning. Modi believes focusing on practice is crucial, comparing it to learning to drive by experience rather than just reading about it.