JAMMU, FEBRUARY 6: The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Jammu today felicitated Chahat, a student of Army Public School, Janglote, Kathua, for her selection to participate in the 9th Edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026, a flagship initiative of the Prime Minister aimed at fostering a stress-free, confident and joyful learning environment among students.
Bringing laurels to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, Ms. Chahat was selected through a rigorous multi-stage process involving nearly 2.5 lakh registrations, with around 1.98 lakh students participating at the initial level across the country. Her selection reflects her merit, confidence and perseverance and also highlights the collective efforts of teachers, educational institutions and the academic ecosystem of the Union Territory, particularly the School Education Department, J&K.
The felicitation ceremony was organised on the occasion of the live telecast of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, which was viewed at 10:00 AM. Ms. Chahat was accompanied by her class teacher and escort teacher, Ms. Monica Khosla, along with her mother.
The programme was conducted under the guidance of the Director, SCERT J&K, Dr. Naseem Choudhary, with the constant support and mentorship of the Joint Director, SCERT J&K, Jammu Division, (Dr.) Prof. Sindhu Kapoor.
During the event, faculty members and students witnessed the live interaction of the Prime Minister with students, teachers and parents. The session underscored the importance of balanced preparation, resilience, joyful learning and life skills in shaping confident individuals and realising the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
The successful coordination and facilitation of the PPC initiative at the UT level was carried out by the dedicated PPC Team of SCERT Jammu, comprising Dr. Neeraj Jandial, Associate Professor; Dr. Meenakshi Chandan, Academic Officer; Ms. Farhat Jan, Academic Officer; and Dr. Seema Zakir, Teacher, whose concerted efforts ensured smooth implementation and meaningful participation.
The felicitation ceremony served as a gesture of appreciation and encouragement, celebrating Ms. Chahat’s achievement as a source of inspiration for the student community. On the occasion, the Joint Director commended the PPC team for their exemplary performance, commitment and dedication.
Meanwhile, Chief Education Officer Kathua, Kewal Krishan also congratulated Chahat and her parents on the achievement and wished her success in future endeavours.