The Ministry of Education has spent Rs 64.38 crore on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s annual student interaction program, Pariksha Pe Charcha, since 2020. This information was revealed in the Lok Sabha after MPs Mala Roy and Manickam Tagore sought details about the expenditure and the justification for such an allocation.
Key highlights:
- The government spends a significant amount on Pariksha Pe Charcha, an event where PM Modi interacts with students, teachers, and parents to discuss exam stress.
- The financial details were shared in response to questions from opposition MPs in Parliament.
- The event aims to motivate students, but critics question the high cost, especially in a sector that needs more investment in infrastructure and resources.
- The funds allocated to the program have sparked debate on whether the expenditure is justified given other pressing educational needs.
The discussion on the financial allocation for Pariksha Pe Charcha continues to raise concerns among policymakers, educators, and citizens about budget priorities in the education sector.
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