GovernanceGS-II· 1 min read
Task Force on Examination Reforms Headed by Nandan Nilekani
Why in news?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of a high-powered task force, led by Nandan Nilekani, to recommend measures for a leak-proof and technology-driven examination system.
Key points
- Aims to make the examination system trustworthy, transparent, and tech-savvy.
- Task force to be headed by Nandan Nilekani, former UIDAI chairman.
- Will focus on structural reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA) examination system, particularly from a technology perspective.
- Includes experts from technology, education, and former heads of ISRO and IB.
Background & context
The recent NEET exam leak controversy and widespread student protests highlighted systemic issues in the conduct of national-level entrance examinations.
★ Prelims fact capsule
Nandan Nilekani previously led the setup of the Aadhaar ecosystem and Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II: Governance, Social Justice – Education, Government policies and interventions.