Assam CM welcomes PM Modi's high-powered task force on examination reforms
Guwahati, July 26
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to constitute a high-powered task force to strengthen the country's examination system, saying the initiative would reinforce transparency, integrity and merit in public examinations.
In a post on X, Sarma said, "I wholeheartedly welcome this excellent decision by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji." The Chief Minister said a credible examination system rests on "transparency, integrity and the trust of our students" and stressed that achieving these goals requires honest introspection and a commitment to building a more robust and student-centric process.
Praising the appointment of Nandan Nilekani as the head of the task force, Sarma said there could be "no better person" to lead the initiative. "He has a rich experience of demonstrating how large-scale public systems can be made more leak-proof and citizen-centric," Sarma said.
The Chief Minister also lauded the other members of the committee, describing them as distinguished individuals who have dedicated their lives to nation-building through innovation and determination. "My best wishes to all of them," he added.
Expressing confidence in the outcome of the initiative, Sarma said the task force would further strengthen India's reform agenda and help ensure a fair, merit-based and transparent examination process for students. "I am confident this initiative will further strengthen India's #ReformExpress and deliver a fair, merit-based and transparent process for our students," the Chief Minister said.
The Centre has constituted the high-powered task force following concerns over examination integrity in recent months, with the panel expected to recommend measures to make the country's examination system more secure, technology-driven and student-centric.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good initiative but let's see the actual implementation. We've had so many committees before that just gather dust on shelves. This task force needs clear timelines and public accountability. Hope they involve actual students and teachers in their recommendations too.
As someone who went through the UPSC grind, I can tell you the biggest issue isn't just leaks—it's the opaque evaluation process. Why can't we have digital answer sheets with randomized evaluators? Hope Nilekani brings that IT mindset. Also, reduce the syllabus load please! 😅
Sarma ji is right—Nandan Nilekani is indeed the right person. But why does every reform have to be announced with such fanfare? Just do the work quietly and deliver results. Students don't need press releases, they need a system that doesn't cheat them of their hard work.
This is a welcome step but we also need to address the root cause—why do students resort to cheating? It's the insane competition and lack of quality opportunities. Make more good colleges and jobs, and suddenly exam integrity won't be such a big issue. Just my two paise. 🧐
As a teacher in a government school, I welcome this. But the task force must also consider rural students who don't have access to proper online infrastructure. Technology won't help if the basics aren't there. Make exams accessible AND secure—don't just focus on one.
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