PPC 2025: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone joins Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a Special Episode on mental health for the eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025. The second episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2025 will go live on February 12, 2025, featuring Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who will talk to students on the critical topic of mental health and well-being.
The episode featuring Deepika Padukone will serve as a key highlight, offering practical advice and personal stories that will resonate with students. In a trailer shared by Padukone, the actor talks about the importance of mental health, particularly in the context of education, offering students valuable insights on how to manage stress and emotions.
PPC 2025 Details
| Overview | Details |
| Event name | Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2025 |
| Conducting body | Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education |
| Year | 2025 |
| Edition | 8th |
| Event date | February 10, 2025 |
| Special episode release date | February 12, 2025 |
| Guest | Deepika Padukone (actress) |
| Broadcasting channels | TV: - Doordarshan Online: - Swayam - Swayam Prabha Social Media: - PMO YouTube channel - Ministry of Education - Ministry of Information and Broadcasting |
Deepika Padukone’s Advice to Students on Mental Health
In the snippet, a student asks Deepika Padukone about steps they can take to improve their mental health. The actress’s advice is simple yet powerful: "Always express, never suppress. Be it with anybody," she says, urging students not to bottle up their feelings and to speak openly with family and friends when needed.
Deepika Padukone, a notable Indian actress who has always been an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness, will also share her experience with depression. She thanked PM Modi for creating a platform where individuals can come forward as "warriors, not worriers," and encouraged students to prioritize their mental well-being.
"I want to thank our Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving us this platform to come out as warriors, not worries. I want to wish all of you the very best," she added.
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PM Modi on Mental Health Awareness in Education
PM Modi has been an advocate of mental health discussions in the education system. In a X post, he mentioned that this year’s Pariksha Pe Charcha will feature an episode dedicated to mental health and well-being. He focused on the importance of mental health-related issues faced by students due to pressure of exams.
The post read, “Therefore, this year's Pariksha Pe Charcha has an episode specially dedicated to this topic, which will play tomorrow, 12th February. And we have @deepikapadukone, who is very passionate about this subject, talking about it.”
Student Engagement and Special Mentions
Pariksha Pe Charcha also provides students a platform to ask the PM questions.This year, 36 students from each state and UT have been selected to directly engage with PM Modi during the event.
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