# Tapan Deka

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-26**: Task Force Announced by PM Modi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces the formation of a high-powered task force on exam reforms to be led by Nandan Nilekani, comprising experts from technology, security, and administration, to deliver technology-driven solutions for transparent and secure examinations.
- **2026-07-25**: Government Accepts CJP Demands — The Centre accepts all demands of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), including the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and withdrawal of FIRs against protesters, following weeks of agitation over the NEET paper leak.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Nilekani's 6-Member Task Force Aims for Transparent, Tech-Driven Exams in India
2026-08-03 12:17:35 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

India’s newly announced high-level committee, chaired by tech visionary Nandan Nilekani, will redesign the national examination infrastructure around digital technologies, encryption, and security—creating vast opportunities for edtech platforms specializing in online assessment, proctoring, and credentialing.
Full story: https://getedtechbrief.com/story/nilekani-task-force-digital-exam-reforms-edtech

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