Vijayawada: Chairman of the high-powered task force on examination reforms Nandan Nilekani met chief minister Chandrababu Naidu at the state Secretariat in Amaravati on Wednesday to discuss measures to overhaul the examination system in the country.IT minister Nara Lokesh welcomed Nilekani on his arrival at the Secretariat. The Centre had constituted the high-level task force under Nilekani’s leadership to recommend comprehensive reforms in the country’s examination system. The task force has been touring various states to study the examination procedures and best practices being followed by them. During the meeting, Nilekani discussed with Naidu the academic and competitive examination systems currently being implemented in Andhra Pradesh.The task force was focusing on preventing question paper leaks, leveraging technology for examination management and strengthening cybersecurity and digital forensics systems to ensure the integrity of examinations.The committee was also studying ways to develop a credible, transparent and reliable examination framework at the national level. It was holding consultations with various stakeholders to formulate a comprehensive national examination system that would ensure equal opportunities and fairness for students across all regions of the country.Lokesh explained to the task force the new procedures adopted by the state govt in conducting the District Selection Committee (DSC) recruitment examinations and the use of technology to improve transparency and efficiency. Naidu suggested that reforms should not be confined to the examination system alone but should extend to the entire education sector. He stressed the need to introduce changes that would improve students’ skills, enhance employability and create more job and employment opportunities.VIT donation to CMRFVellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Amaravati, donated Rs 1 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support people affected by Cyclones Arnab and Murasu in Andhra Pradesh. VIT chairman G Viswanathan met chief minister Naidu at the state Secretariat on Wednesday and handed over the cheque. He said the institution was contributing the amount to extend assistance to cyclone-affected people, as the state had suffered extensive damage due to the two cyclones. Naidu appreciated the VIT management and representatives for their contribution towards relief and rehabilitation efforts.Meanwhile, Major General G Srinivas, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Telangana-Andhra Sub Area, met chief minister Naidu on Wednesday. During the courtesy meeting, Major General Srinivas brought several matters concerning the military local authority for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to the chief minister’s attention. Naidu assured him that the state govt would extend full cooperation and support to the armed forces.
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