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New Delhi : In a major move aimed at restoring confidence in India’s examination system, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the formation of a high-powered task force to recommend comprehensive reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA). The committee will be headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani and is expected to focus on making national examinations more transparent, reliable, and technology-driven.
The task force comprises an eminent panel of experts, including former ISRO Chairman S. Somnath, former Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Deka, IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti, former Education Secretary Anita Karwal, and logistics expert Amrit Lal Meena.
Sharing the announcement on Instagram, Prime Minister Modi said the government remains committed to safeguarding the future of students and ensuring accountability. “Those who tampered with the students’ future are languishing in jail,” he stated, referring to the action taken against those involved in examination irregularities.
The Prime Minister highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the examination ecosystem, including the establishment of fast-track courts and plans to introduce stricter legal provisions through new legislation in Parliament. Stressing the need for long-term reforms, he said the examination system must be “reliable, transparent, and make maximum use of technology.”
According to the Prime Minister, the recommendations of the Nilekani-led task force will serve as the foundation for implementing reforms that will enhance the credibility of future examinations at the earliest.
The announcement comes just a day after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister, following intense political pressure over alleged examination irregularities. It also coincides with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) calling off its protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, where demonstrations had been demanding accountability and sweeping reforms in the examination process.
The Centre’s latest initiative signals a renewed push to rebuild trust in India’s examination system and ensure a secure, transparent, and student-centric framework for future competitive exams.
