New Delhi, February 9 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that students should not allow technology to control them, but should use it to enhance their abilities.
In the second episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha, he noted that mobile phones have become masters for some children, who cannot even eat food without them or without a television screen.
“This means that you have become slaves of mobile phones. You must make a firm resolve that you will not allow technology to control you,” Modi said during an interaction with students that took place in Coimbatore, Raipur, Guwahati, and Gujarat.
The prime minister urged students not to be afraid of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, but to use them to develop their skills and improve their potential.
The prime minister also urged students to practice previous papers and get adequate sleep to perform better in exams.
“You will never feel stressed after preparing well for exams. A good night’s sleep will keep you cheerful for the rest of the day,” Modi said.
The prime minister recalled the role of his teachers in his student days and their emphasis on exercise to stay healthy.
“If you ask any great person, they will say that their mother and teachers helped shape their lives,” Modi said.
On leadership, the prime minister said that a key quality was the ability to communicate effectively.
“Leadership does not only mean contesting elections. A key leadership quality is the ability to clearly communicate your thoughts to at least ten people,” the prime minister said.