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India PM Modi announces panel to overhaul exam system after protests
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India PM Modi announces panel to overhaul exam system after protests

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of a task force led by tech entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani to reform the country's examination system, responding to widespread youth protests over exam paper leaks. The protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), resulted in the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Modi emphasized transparency and technological integration in exams and pledged new legislation to combat paper leaks. The government agreed to drop police cases against protesters and provide compensation to families of students affected by the leaks. The task force aims to address systemic issues in the education sector.

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Channel NewsAsia (CNA) logoChannel NewsAsia (CNA)State / PublicCenter9 hr. ago
India PM Modi announces panel to overhaul exam system after protests

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of a task force led by tech entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani to reform the country's examination system, responding to widespread youth protests over exam paper leaks. The protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), resulted in the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Modi emphasized transparency and technological integration in exams and pledged new legislation to combat paper leaks. The government agreed to drop police cases against protesters and provide compensation to families of students affected by the leaks. The task force aims to address systemic issues in the education sector.

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