Nilekani to lead high-powered task force on exam reforms
The Union government has appointed Nandan Nilekani to head a high-powered task force aimed at revamping the exam system, ensuring leak-proof measures, and leveraging digital solutions. The task force will focus on improving the examination process, enhancing digital infrastructure, and consulting stakeholders to build a robust and transparent system. This initiative follows recent concerns over exam integrity and aims to restore public confidence in the examination system, with the Education Ministry reviewing key schemes like Samagra Shiksha and PM-SHRI Schools.
Key Points
- Nandan Nilekani will chair a task force to reform the exam system, focusing on leak-proof and digital solutions.
- The task force aims to enhance transparency and robustness in the examination process.
- Stakeholder consultations will be integral to developing a comprehensive reform strategy.
- The initiative seeks to restore public trust in the integrity of national examinations.
Exam Facts
- Nandan Nilekani is the chairperson of the governing body of the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).
- The task force is formed under the Education Ministry.
- Key schemes like Samagra Shiksha, PM-SHRI Schools, and PM POSHAN are under review.
- Nilekani previously helped set up the Aadhaar ecosystem and Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
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