Nandan Nilekani to Lead High-Power Task Force for National Examination Reforms

In a video message on Sunday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced sweeping reforms to restructure India's examination system following recent protests and the resignation of the former education minister.

Key Highlights:
- Task Force Leadership: Infosys co-founder and UIDAI pioneer Nandan Nilekani will head a six-member high-power task force. Other members include former ISRO chairman S. Somanath, former IB director Tapan Deka, IIT Madras director V. Kamakoti, former education secretary Anita Karwal, and logistics expert Amrit Lal Meena.
- Legislative Action: The government is set to introduce the 'Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026' in Parliament to impose stringent punishments and heavy fines for examination offences, backed by fast-track courts.
- Leadership Update: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has taken charge of the Ministry of Education as an additional responsibility following the acceptance of Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.