News: The Prime Minister announced the formation of a high-powered Task Force on Examination Reforms under Nandan Nilekani to strengthen the credibility, security, and technology-driven conduct of public examinations.

About

• A high-level multidisciplinary committee constituted by the Government of India.
• Focuses on reforms in public examinations, particularly those conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
• Aim: Recommend technology-enabled and systemic reforms to improve the integrity, transparency, security, and credibility of public examinations.

Composition

• Chairperson: Nandan Nilekani (Co-founder, Infosys)

Members:

• S. Somnath – Former Chairman, ISRO
• Tapan Deka – Former Director, Intelligence Bureau
• V. Kamakoti – Director, IIT Madras
• Anita Karwal – Former Education Secretary
• Amrit Lal Meena – Logistics Expert

Key Features

• Technology Integration: Advanced technology for secure examination, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Structural Reforms: Measures to prevent paper leaks and organised malpractice.
• Focus on NTA: Reviews examination mechanisms and recommends robust safeguards.
• Multidisciplinary Approach: Combines expertise from technology, education, internal security, logistics, and science.