New Delhi, 31 December (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) initiative achieved an unprecedented milestone on Tuesday, surpassing 3 crore registrations from students, parents, and teachers via the MyGov portal, cementing its status as India's largest interactive educational movement.

Launched on 1 December 2025 under the Ministry of Education's Department of School Education and Literacy, the ninth edition—slated for January 2026—invites Classes 6-12 students, educators, and guardians worldwide to engage directly with Modi on transforming exam stress into celebratory learning.

No technical glitches or registration mishaps disrupted the surge, with the platform handling peak loads seamlessly through mandatory MCQ quizzes and creative activities post-signup using mobile, email, or DigiLocker credentials.

Historic Participation Surge

Registrations exploded from 22,000 in the 2018 debut to a Guinness World Record 3.53 crore valid entries in PPC 2025 across 245 countries, now eclipsing that with diverse demographics: over 2.21 crore students, 13.46 lakh teachers, and 2.53 lakh parents as of latest tallies.

The portal at innovateindia1.mygov.in mandates participants complete online competitions—open until 11 January 2026—for shortlisting to live interactions, digital certificates, and potential on-stage features at the Bharat Mandapam-style town hall.

This Jan Andolan fosters mental resilience, positive mindsets, and holistic growth, aligning with Modi's Exam Warriors vision amid global acclaim.

Global Reach and Programme Evolution

PPC 2026 extends beyond India, drawing entries from abroad via user-friendly digital onboarding, evolving from virtual formats to hybrid events post-2024's Pragati Maidan spectacle. Shortlisted contributors submit exam-related queries for Modi's counsel, emphasizing stress-free preparation as a national festival rather than ordeal, with school-level activities from National Youth Day to Netaji Jayanti amplifying reach.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar