Children of railway staff get PM’s book as gift

New Delhi, April 1: Weeks before they were to appear for their exams, children of around 3,000 employees of railway and coal ministries in Delhi received a personalised letter from railway minister Piyush Goyal, along with a copy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s book Exam Warriors, asking them to take lessons from it, sources have revealed.

The railway ministry sources said Mr Goyal bought the copies of the 208- page book himself and sought details of the employees whose children were to appear for exams in coming months.

He sent out around 3,100 copies to the employees, including railway and coal ministry PSUs, the sources said.

They said Mr Goyal bore the expenses for the books.

In the letters addressed to the employees and their children by name, Mr Goyal said “in recent times, the competitive nature of exams is causing more stress than satisfaction, and is taking its toll” and recommended the prime minister’s book as a ready reckoner on how to deal with it.

“In his unique style, Prime Minister Modi has simplified complex issues into 25 simple mantras. The book helps students gain self- confidence and teaches them how to focus on the task at hand. It also guides parents on helping children discover their true potential,” the minister said.

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