Odisha CM hails high-powered panel on examination reforms
Bhubaneswar, July 26
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday welcomed the setting up of the high-powered Task Force on examination reforms, saying the landmark initiative would pave the way for a more transparent, secure, and future-ready education ecosystem in line with the vision of the 'Viksit Bharat'.
In a post shared on X, the Chief Minister stated that the future of India's students has always been the foremost priority of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"The constitution of the High Powered Task Force on Examination Reforms under the leadership of Shri Nandan Nilekani reflects his unwavering commitment to safeguarding merit, integrity and excellence in our examination system," said Majhi.
Calling the announcement by the PM as a landmark step, CM Majhi further added, "This landmark initiative will strengthen the trust of millions of students and pave the way for a more transparent, secure and future-ready education ecosystem, advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the constitution of a task force on exam reforms under Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani. The Prime Minister in a video message 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 of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Apart from technology expert Nandan 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.
"This task force will focus on examination reforms, and based on its report, steps will be taken to ensure the credibility of upcoming examinations at the earliest," PM Modi said.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally, some concrete action! As a parent of a Class 12 student, I've been worried about the integrity of competitive exams. Having experts from ISRO, IB, and IIT on the panel gives me confidence. But implementation is key - we've seen many reforms fail on the ground. Let's hope this one sticks.
I'm cautiously optimistic. The panel has some heavyweights - from tech to security to education. But why only now after so many protests? The government should have acted earlier. And where is the student voice in this task force? Still, better late than never. Let's see the actual recommendations.
As someone who studied in India and now works abroad, I can see why this matters. The credibility of Indian degrees is at stake globally. Nilekani bringing Aadhaar-level thinking to exam security could be a game-changer. But I wonder about privacy concerns with biometric data for exams - need to balance security with rights.
Good move by the CM! But let's not forget that many students from rural Odisha still struggle with basic infrastructure. Exam reforms are important, but we also need to ensure equal access to quality education first. The 'Viksit Bharat' vision should include every village, not just exam halls. 🤔
I'm from Bhubaneswar and have seen the NEET paper leak chaos first-hand. The student agitation was justified. While I welcome this task force, I'm skeptical about quick solutions. Technology can help but won't eliminate corruption if those in charge are compromised. Need strict accountability and fast action on leaks.
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