Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hails PM Modi's measures to improve exam system
New Delhi, July 26
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday hailed the measures announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen the integrity, transparency and credibility of the examination system.
Along with a video message on social media platform X, Chief Minister Gupta said, "India's youth deserve a future built on fairness, transparency and opportunity. Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji reaffirmed the Government's commitment to safeguarding the aspirations of every student through decisive reforms."
"From stringent action against paper leaks and stronger legal safeguards to a more credible examination system, expanded educational opportunities, and continued support for startups and innovation, the vision is to empower every young Indian and strengthen the nation's future," the Chief Minister added.
"The Jan Vishwas in Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji's leadership is rooted in a consistent record of reform, delivery and decisive governance," Chief Minister said.
"With a landmark Bill on examination reforms set to be introduced in Parliament, fast-track courts, stringent action against paper leak mafias and tougher penalties, the Government is reinforcing the confidence of students and parents while strengthening the integrity, transparency and credibility of the examination system," she added.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi announced the constitution of a task force on exam reforms under Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani.
Prime Minister Modi said that the report of the task force will be used for taking steps to ensure the credibility of upcoming examinations.
The decision to rope in Nilekani, who is the brain behind Aadhaar number, comes a day after a students' agitation against alleged paper leaks concluded following the resignation by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Apart from technology expert Nilekani, the task force will include former ISRO Chairman S. Somnath, former IB Director Tapan Deka, IIT Chennai Director V. Kamakoti, former Education Secretary Anita Karwal and Logistics Expert Amrit Lal Meena, an official statement said.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Let's see if this actually translates into ground-level change. We've had committees before, but students still suffer. The fast-track courts idea is promising—catch the mafias and punish them quickly. That's the only language they understand.
As a parent of two school-going children, this is music to my ears! The entire family's peace of mind depends on fair exams. The previous minister resigned, but real reform takes time. Let's support this initiative rather than just criticise. Every step counts.
Good intentions, but I'm cautiously optimistic. The task force has heavyweights from tech and security backgrounds, which is a smart move. However, what about smaller state-level exams? The paper leak mafia operates everywhere, from UPSC to local recruitment. Need a comprehensive approach.
Hats off to the government for treating this with the seriousness it deserves. My brother's dream of becoming a doctor was shattered by a leak last year. The Jan Vishwas is real because PM Modi's track record on reforms is solid. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
I appreciate the intent, but let's not forget that Aadhaar had its own privacy concerns. Roping in Nilekani is good for tech solutions, but we need stronger legal deterrence too. The Bill in Parliament should include harsh punishments—10 years minimum for paper leaks. That will stop the mafias.
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