Mumbai, Aug. 12 -- In a decisive crackdown on exam malpractice, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced the formation of a high-powered committee to overhaul the state's public service recruitment and examination framework.

Backed by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the sweeping administrative reform aims to stamp out paper leaks and secure the academic futures of millions of aspirants.

Headed by Additional Chief Secretary of the General Administration Department V Radha, the high-level committee includes State Director General of Police Sadanand Date, IT Secretary Virendra Singh, Animal Husbandry Secretary Dr. N. Ramaswami, and Nashik Divisional Commissioner Pravin Gedam. The panel will tour every revenue division ...