PM Modi Announces Task Force On Exam Reforms Under Infosys Co-Founder
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a high-powered task force led by Nandan Nilekani to reform India's examination systems. The move follows protests over paper leaks and aims to integrate technology to ensure reliability and transparency.
Why it matters
Addressing systemic failures in national testing is critical for the future of millions of students and the credibility of India's education infrastructure.
A task force headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani will look into how to improve India's examination systems and give a report to the government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a video statement today.Based on that report, "the work to ensure the reliability of upcoming examinations will be done," PM Modi said in Hindi in the video posted on X."Friends, for the future of students, the government of India is continuously taking several steps. Those who played with the future of students are rotting in jails. We have set up fast-track courts.
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