PM Modi announces task force for exam reforms, Nandan Nilekani to lead
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a high-powered task force led by Nandan Nilekani to reform the national examination system. The initiative aims to improve reliability and transparency in testing through the integration of advanced technology.
Why it matters
This move addresses growing public concern over examination integrity and follows recent political pressure regarding educational reforms.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (July 26, 2026) announced a ‘high-powered task force’ under the leadership of Infosys founder Nandan Nilekani.
Sharing a post on Instagram, Prime Minister Modi said, “the Government of India is continuously taking various measures for the future of students. Those who tampered with the students’ future are languishing in jail.”
Highlighting the steps taken by the government, Mr. Modi said, “We have already established fast-track courts. We are also moving towards enacting new legislation in Parliament that incorporates stringent legal provisions. However, we must look to the future. Our examination system needs to be reliable and transparent, and it must make maximum use of technology.”
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