ITANAGAR: The Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) on Friday participated in the fifth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
RGU Vice-Chancellor Prof Saket Kushwaha witnessed the programme along with deans of various faculties, statutory officers, students and teachers from Government secondary school inside the varsity campus.
Apart from the main programme, every head of the department along with their faculty members and students also witnessed the event. The programme began with the exhibition of innovative and creative presentations by the school students from different States.
Modi was quite impressed with the various exhibitions and took one autographed radio from one of the participating teams of school students. After that the Prime Minister interacted with students, teachers, and parents.
This year, a total of 12.12 lakh students, 2.71 lakh teachers and 90,000 parents registered themselves for the event. The Prime Minister interacted with the students in the event, wherein he discussed various issues, ranging from personal and professional issues regarding examinations and careers.
At the end of the programme, the Vice-Chancellor also addressed the students participating in the event and emphasised the importance of education to become a self-decision-maker, thereby contributing a positive step in nation building.
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