Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through his 17th edition of popular radio programme 'Mann ki Baat'. Pnvoking eminent personalities like JK Rowling and Thomas Edison, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 17th edition of Mann ki Baat gave a message of encouragement to the students who are set to appear for the upcoming board exams, saying that they need to hone 'discipline' as it was bound to help them focus in their studies and therefore have great results. Iconic former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and chess maestro Viswanathan Anand joined Prime Minister Modi in his programme which is being held just a day before the presentation of the Union Budget 2016 by FM Arun Jaitley on Monday – this will be the third budget presented by the NDA government. Here are the highlights from the Prime Minister's 'Mann Ki Baat' speech: (Reuters) -
1. Narendra Modi on 'Mann Ki Baat': I am sure your mind is on the exams of your children that is starting or may have started. If we change our perspective towards the concept of examinations, then it can help us in lessening the stress. (Reuters)
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2. 'Mann Ki Baat': Sachin Tendulkar calls on students to develop positive thinking before exams as it ensures positive results. (PTI)
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3. Narendra Modi on 'Mann Ki Baat': Set your targets and pursue them with a free mind, without pressure. Compete with yourself and not others. Exams are not merely about marks. Always have high expectations and if sometime you don't achieve what you desire, you won't feel so dejected. (Reuters)
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4. Narendra Modi on 'Mann Ki Baat': Discipline is a crucial aspect responsible for success in life. Never get into the habit of compromising yourself or the standards that you set for yourself. (Reuters)
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5. 'Mann Ki Baat': Vishwanathan Anand tells students about the importance of sleep says, 'you need to be well rested, get a good night's sleep, be on a full stomach and the most important thing is to stay calm. "Have always found that these exams go much better than you fear before. So stay confident and all the very best", he said. (PTI)
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6. Narendra Modi on 'Mann Ki Baat': If your mind is at peace you will be able to find the treasure of knowledge and exams will become much easier for you. Have always found that these exams go much better than you fear before. So stay confident and all the very best. So many people wrote to me on the Mobile App on Yoga and meditation during this exam season. (PTI)
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7. Narendra Modi on 'Mann Ki Baat': Read and re-read the question as it help you immensely in solving the problem. If your mind is at peace you will be able to find the treasure of knowledge and exams will become much easier for you. Usually, we start calculating how much we will score soon after an examination is over. please do not do this. Your mind is often entangled in the exam that is over, but don't do this. What has passed has passed. We should rather spend some good time with our family and friends and relax. (PTI)
8. Narendra Modi on 'Mann Ki Baat': Keep in mind that Dedication, determination and diligence are helpful. The exam is not only for the student, but for the teachers and the family as well. Parents must not put pressure on children. Let them be themselves and watch their confidence soar.Parents, teachers and seniors are an invaluable support system for students during exam time. (PTI) -
9. Narendra Modi on 'Mann Ki Baat': Sometimes success comes a little late, but when you achieve it your perspective towards the world changes: JK Rowling a brilliant example of how anyone can achieve success any time. She had to face many difficulties & failures. (PTI)
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Narendra Modi, in his trademark style, added: "No body knows which bridge is where. Imagine how works were being done. I am not blaming any elected body for this or any Prime Minister or ministers. This is the flaw of the system. We didn't accord priority to these things…" In a first, he said, gradation of bridges is being done through space technology with information like age, longitude, latitude, length, material and design. (PTI)
