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.


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 48th meeting of PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform aimed at fostering Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, by seamlessly integrating efforts of the Central and State governments, at South Block, earlier today.
During the meeting, Prime Minister reviewed certain critical infrastructure projects across the Mines, Railways, and Water Resources sectors. These projects, pivotal to economic growth and public welfare, were reviewed with a focus on timelines, inter-agency coordination, and issue resolution.
Prime Minister underscored that delays in project execution come at the dual cost of escalating financial outlays and denying citizens timely access to essential services and infrastructure. He urged officials, both at the Central and State levels, to adopt a results-driven approach to translate opportunity into improving lives.
During a review of Prime Minister-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), Prime Minister urged all States to accelerate the development of health infrastructure, with a special focus on Aspirational Districts, as well as remote, tribal, and border areas. He emphasized that equitable access to quality healthcare must be ensured for the poor, marginalized, and underserved populations, and called for urgent and sustained efforts to bridge existing gaps in critical health services across these regions.
Prime Minister emphasised that PM-ABHIM provides a golden opportunity to States to strengthen their primary, tertiary and specialised health infrastructure at Block, District and State level to provide quality health care and services.
Prime Minister reviewed exemplary practices fostering Aatmanirbharta in the defence sector, undertaken by various Ministries, Departments, and States/UTs. He lauded these initiatives for their strategic significance and their potential to spur innovation across the defence ecosystem. Underscoring their broader relevance, Prime Minister cited the success of Operation Sindoor, executed with indigenous capabilities, as a powerful testament to India’s advancing self-reliance in defence sector.
Prime Minister also highlighted how the States can avail the opportunity to strengthen the ecosystem and contribute to Aatmanirbharta in defence sector.
Chaired the 48th PRAGATI Session earlier this evening. Infrastructure was a key focus, with sectors like mines, railways and water resources being discussed. Reiterated the need for timely completion of projects. Also discussed aspects relating to Prime Minister-Ayushman Bharat…
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