PM Modi announces task force for exam reforms, Nandan Nilekani to lead

Published Jul 26, 01:59 PM UTC

On July 26, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of a high-powered task force led by Infosys founder Nandan Nilekani to reform India's examination system. In an Instagram post, Modi stated that the government has already established fast-track courts and is moving toward enacting new legislation with stringent legal provisions against those who tamper with students' futures. The task force will focus on making the examination system reliable, transparent, and technology-driven. Based on its report, steps will be taken to ensure the credibility of upcoming examinations. The announcement comes amid opposition criticism over alleged police brutality against students, with demands for a PM apology.