{"id":1312188,"date":"2026-07-27T05:51:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T00:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1312188"},"modified":"2026-07-27T05:51:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T00:21:13","slug":"pm-modi-asks-infosys-co-founder-to-unleash-examination-reforms-across-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/pm-modi-asks-infosys-co-founder-to-unleash-examination-reforms-across-india\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi Asks Infosys Co-Founder To Unleash Examination Reforms Across India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the formation of a high-powered task force on examination reforms<\/strong>, appointing Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani<\/strong> as its chairman. The panel has been tasked with recommending comprehensive reforms to make India’s examination system more reliable, transparent and technology-driven, following growing concerns over paper leaks and examination irregularities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The announcement comes as the Centre intensifies efforts to restore public confidence in competitive examinations through both legal and structural reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology To Play A Central Role<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The newly formed task force will focus on leveraging advanced technology to strengthen every stage of the examination process. The government aims to build a system that minimises the risk of paper leaks, improves transparency and ensures greater accountability in conducting public examinations.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recommendations are expected to cover areas such as secure digital infrastructure, examination management, monitoring systems and the adoption of modern technologies to safeguard the integrity of examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government Promises Long-Term Reforms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While announcing the initiative, Prime Minister Modi said the government has already taken strict action against those involved in examination fraud and has established fast-track courts to ensure quicker justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He emphasised that long-term reforms are equally important and said the task force’s recommendations would form the basis for building a more dependable examination system for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expert Panel From Multiple Fields<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The task force brings together experts from technology, education, administration and national security to develop a comprehensive reform roadmap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apart from Nandan Nilekani, the panel includes former ISRO Chairman S. Somanath<\/strong>, former Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Deka<\/strong>, IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti<\/strong>, former Education Secretary Anita Karwal<\/strong>, and senior administrator Amrit Lal Meena<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The multidisciplinary composition is expected to help address both technological and administrative challenges in the examination system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus On Restoring Student Confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government believes that strengthening examination processes is essential to protecting the interests of millions of students who appear for competitive and recruitment examinations every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By improving transparency, reducing opportunities for malpractice and enhancing the use of technology, the reforms aim to ensure that deserving candidates receive fair opportunities based solely on merit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part Of A Broader Reform Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The announcement follows a series of measures introduced by the Centre to tackle examination-related fraud. These include stricter legal provisions against paper leaks, fast-track courts for quicker trials and proposed amendments to strengthen punishment for organised examination malpractice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new task force is expected to complement these legal reforms by recommending long-term structural improvements to India’s examination ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has constituted a high-powered task force led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to recommend comprehensive reforms for India’s examination system. The panel will focus on making examinations more transparent, technology-driven and secure, while supporting broader government efforts to eliminate paper leaks and restore trust in competitive examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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