Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the constitution of a high-powered task force on examination reforms under the leadership of Nandan Nilekani, marking a fresh push by the government to address concerns around exam integrity and delivery.

The announcement was made through a post on X and followed up with a video statement in which the prime minister said the panel would study India’s examination systems and submit a report to the government.

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A committee of uncommon consequence

According to the Prime Minister’s Office release, the task force has already been constituted, and Modi shared the message: “HIGH POWERED TASK FORCE on examination reforms under the leadership of Shri Nandan Nilekani constituted.”

The official note did not spell out the panel’s full composition or timeline, but it confirmed that Nilekani, the Infosys co-founder, will lead the exercise.

Technology takes the examination chair

In his video statement, Modi said the government would act on the basis of the report prepared by the panel to ensure the reliability of upcoming examinations.

He said the system must be made “reliable” and “transparent” and that technology should be used to the maximum extent in the process.

Modi also said the government was taking other steps to protect students’ futures, including fast-track courts and work on a new law with strict legal provisions.

A chapter turned, though questions linger

The announcement came a day after protests over exam paper leaks ended following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union education minister.

The government has not yet disclosed the task force’s mandate in detail, but the latest move signals that exam reforms are now being pushed to the top of the policy agenda.

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FAQs

Q1: Who is leading the government’s task force on exam reforms?

The high-powered task force on examination reforms will be led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani.

Q2: Why has the government formed a task force on examination reforms?

The task force has been set up to recommend measures for making examinations more reliable, transparent and technology-driven.