RAIPUR: The parents in Chhattisgarh apparently have shown a greater interest to gain practical and invaluable insights and perceive examination stress with a new outlook, inclining to understand ways to overcome it.
Chhattisgarh secures the first position in the country in terms of parental participation with an overwhelming response for 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', the flagship initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, intended to transform examinations into a stress-free situation with a new perspective.
As many as 81,533 parents from Chhattisgarh got registered online for the programme this year on the MyGov portal. Organised annually by the Department of School Education and literacy under the Ministry of Education, the initiative has evolved into a widely anticipated celebration of learning and dialogue, bringing together students, parents, and teachers on a common platform.
So far, 25.16 lakh participants from Chhattisgarh have registered, including 22.75 lakh students, 1,55,000 teachers and 81,533 parents. This achievement reflects the systematic efforts undertaken in the state to strengthen examination management and time management, to prevent parents from exerting unnecessary pressure on their children to score higher marks, and to enhance students’ self-confidence.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated that with the same enthusiasm, the state will continue to advance the campaign to make examinations stress-free as a people’s movement.
"The notable accomplishment is the result of the collective efforts of the state’s students, teachers and parents. The message given by PM Narendra Modi — that examinations should not be a source of stress but celebrated as a festival — has been embraced wholeheartedly in Chhattisgarh. The awareness among parents has increased, and now instead of placing unnecessary pressure on their children, they are stepping forward to build their confidence," CM Sai said.
"In terms of parental participation in ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’, Chhattisgarh ranks first in the entire country. In overall registrations, the state stands fourth nationally," said an official spokesperson.
The achievement evidently is not merely numerical but also indicates a positive shift in society’s attitude toward examinations.
The notable success has been driven by innovative strategies adopted across the state. Maximum participation was ensured through district-level review meetings, on-site registration facilities that were arranged at teacher-training centres, and the community was engaged on a large scale through youth clubs and the 'Angna Ma Shiksha' programme.
The registration process will remain open until January 11, 2026, and the state officials believe that there remains a possibility that Chhattisgarh is likely to reach the target of over three million registrations.