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Modi names Nilekani to head exam reforms panel
The Hindu··27 Jul
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a six-member task force led by Nandan Nilekani on July 26 to recommend reforms for national examinations. Members include former ISRO chief S Somanath, ex-IB director Tapan Deka, IIT Madras director V Kamakoti, former education secretary Anita Karwal and logistics expert Amrit Lal Meena. The panel will focus on technology and structural NTA changes.
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What It Means For You
- Future NTA exam-takers may see technology and structural changes based on this panel's recommendations.
- The task force pairs security expertise with education and logistics knowledge to address paper leaks.
- A Public Examinations Amendment Bill debate follows the same week, linking the two reform tracks.
What's Happening
- PM Modi announced a six-member task force led by Nandan Nilekani on July 26.
- Members include former ISRO chief S Somanath, ex-IB director Tapan Deka and IIT Madras director V Kamakoti.
- Former education secretary Anita Karwal and logistics expert Amrit Lal Meena complete the panel.
Six Names Behind the Reform Report
- Nilekani previously led UIDAI, which built the Aadhaar identity system used by over a billion Indians.
- The announcement came a day after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as education minister.
- Modi said the panel's report would guide steps to restore examination credibility quickly.
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