- Prime Minister Modi announced the formation of a high-powered task force on examination reforms, headed by Nandan Nilekani, to overhaul India's testing system and improve transparency.
- In a video statement, PM Modi stated that the task force will focus on examination reforms and ensure the credibility of upcoming examinations.
- The announcement follows recent protests over exam paper leaks and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has established a high-powered task force on examination reforms, led by Nandan Nilekani, to enhance the reliability and transparency of India's testing system. The initiative follows recent protests over exam paper leaks and aims to leverage technology for improved examination integrity.123
In a video statement, Modi emphasized the need for a reliable and transparent examination system, stating, "Our examination system should now have the maximum use of technology." He noted that the task force will provide recommendations to ensure the credibility of upcoming examinations.
The formation of this task force comes in the wake of significant public outcry regarding exam integrity, particularly after the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Modi assured that the government is taking steps to secure the future of students, mentioning the establishment of fast-track courts for those involved in exam malpractices.
Nandan Nilekani, with over two decades of experience, including his role as the founding chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), is expected to bring valuable insights into leveraging technology for large-scale impact in the education sector. Modi stated, "Based on that report, the work to ensure the reliability of upcoming examinations will be done."
“PM Modi's announcement comes a day after a protest over exam paper leaks led to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation; the government is also moving to enact new legislation with stringent legal provisions. Nandan Nilekani, former UIDAI chairman with over two decades of leadership experience, will head the task force.”
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