PM Modi addressed and interacted with various students, during the Pariskha pe Charcha, 2024. While interacting with students, he also addressed how students must balance the use of technology in academic preparation. He also advocated that excessive technology and social media use may create secrecy, leading to a trust deficit. A student also should inform his/her parents of the need to use mobile phones for various educational purposes so that the parents are aware, he added.
PM Modi emphasised the need for discipline in the use of gadgets, as this increases a student's productivity. He added that properly using technology will allow us to overcome its influence. He remarked that parents can also monitor and understand the tech needs of the student for their academic pursuit, aiding a better use of technology and imparting transparency in the student-parent relationship.
PM Modi elaborated on the need for apps that can caution us against the indiscriminate use of mobile phones. He added that teachers should also explain the positive impacts of mobile phones and other technology. He said that smart tech should enable smart study, imparting transparency in relationships.
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Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi received a telephone call today from H.E. Mr. Antonio Costa, President of the European Council.
PM congratulated President Costa on his assumption of charge as the President of the European Council.
Noting the substantive progress made in India-EU Strategic Partnership over the past decade, the two leaders agreed to working closely together towards further bolstering the ties, including in the areas of trade, technology, investment, green energy and digital space.
They underlined the need for early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India- EU FTA.
The leaders looked forward to the next India-EU Summit to be held in India at a mutually convenient time.
They exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest. The leaders agreed to remain in touch.
Pleased to speak with President @antoniolscosta. India and the EU are natural partners. We are committed to working closely together to further strengthen the India-EU Strategic Partnership, including in the areas of technology, green energy, digital space, trade and investments.…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 7, 2025