Can Nandan Nilekani lead India's exam system out of corruption?
The pressure is on for Nandan Nilekani as he heads a high-powered task force to overhaul and restore trust in the Indian examination system after widespread paper leaks triggered nationwide protests and a political crisis. Mr Nilekani , who is a former chief executive and co-founder of Infosys, one of the biggest software companies in the world, is now seeking to prevent leaked exam papers with…
Nandan Nilekani, former CEO and co-founder of Infosys, now leads a task force to overhaul India's exam system after widespread paper leaks sparked nationwide protests and a political crisis. The system's flaws allowed criminals aided by insiders to exploit weaknesses, exposing the vulnerabilities that enabled leaked exam papers before senior secondary students entered the hall for their high-stakes tests.
Nilekani, who developed India's Aadhar biometric identity system, is sought after for his technological expertise. However, some experts argue that technology alone won't solve the issue, highlighting concerns about accountability, the digital divide, and the costs associated with implementing an entirely new system.
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