India, July 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the constitution of a high-powered task force on examination reforms under the leadership of Infosys co-founder and Chairman Nandan Nilekani.

For Dataquest, the appointment carries a special resonance. Nilekani was named the Dataquest IT Person of the Year in 2006, recognising his contribution to India's technology industry and the country's emergence as a global information technology powerhouse.

The government formally announced the constitution of the task force on July 26, 2026. While the official announcement did not disclose detailed terms of reference, the panel is expected to examine how technology, institutional reform, and stronger governance can improve the credibil...