New Delhi, July 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the formation of a high-powered task force on examination reforms, headed by technology expert and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, to overhaul India's testing system, improve transparency and strengthen the use of technology in future examinations.
The announcement came a day after the Centre accepted the key demands raised by the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which had spearheaded a month-long student agitation in Delhi over alleged examination irregularities and NEET paper leaks. The protests had sought the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who resigned from the post on Saturday after submitting his resignation to Prime Minister Narend...