PM Narendra Modi Constitutes Exam Reform Task Force Led by Nandan Nilekani

 PM Narendra Modi Constitutes Exam Reform Task Force Led by Nandan Nilekani

• Announced by: PM Narendra Modi July 2026 - 6 member high-powered task force under Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to recommend comprehensive reforms to examination system in India.
• Driving Factor: Nationwide protests over education reforms and concerns regarding exam paper leaks, particularly after NEET-UG paper leak controversy.
• Members :[6]
  1. Nandan Nilekani - Chairman, Infosys co-founder
  2. S. Somanath - Former Chairman ISRO
  3. Tapan Deka - Former Director IB
  4. V. Kamakoti - Director IIT Madras
  5. Anita Karwal - Former Education Secretary MoE
  6. Amrit Lal Meena - Logistics & Administration Expert, Former Secretary Ministry of Coal
• Focus: Technology, education, intelligence, administration.
• UPSC Relevance: GS2 - Education, Governance, Exam reforms, Digital security, NTA.
• Mains Angle: Exam leaks, credibility of competitive exams, tech-driven reforms, Aadhaar-based authentication etc.