India, Feb. 12 -- Achieving high marks remains the primary ambition for most students. In classrooms and households across the country, examinations are often seen as decisive moments that determine a child's future. In keeping with the vision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who - through Pariksha Pe Charcha - has championed a student-friendly and stress-free education system, it is important to remind ourselves that examinations are not meant to be sources of fear, but opportunities for learning, reflection, and self-discovery. The Prime Minister's consistent message has been clear: marks should never define a child's worth.

The challenge of current perceptions

Unfortunately, society often interprets lower grades as signs of failu...